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Natasha Hausdorff is a British barrister and international law specialist born in October 1989. She practices as a barrister at 11 King's Bench Walk chambers in London, specializing in public international law, public law, human rights, and extradition cases. She serves as the pro bono legal director for UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) and advises pro-Israel groups including the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Her work focuses on legal advocacy related to Israel and Jewish issues, representing Israel in international forums such as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and International Criminal Court (ICC). She has participated in high-profile ICJ hearings on Israel's obligations in Gaza (2024) and engages in media appearances defending Israel's positions on issues like the Gaza conflict and settlement policies. Her advocacy includes countering legal challenges against Israel related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Academically, she contributes through lectures and publications on international humanitarian law. Her positions have drawn praise from pro-Israel groups but criticism from some human rights organizations who accuse her of downplaying evidence of war crimes or promoting biased interpretations of international law.