International Court of Justice

South Africa trying to buy time at The Hague

South Africa is required to present evidence of its claim that Israel is committing genocide by the end of October but is working to get an extension since it does not have enough evidence.

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Israel lobbying Congress to press South Africa to drop ICJ case

Israel is lobbying members of Congress to press South Africa to drop its legal proceedings in the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.

Undermining justice:

Israel-Hamas ceasefire would breach international law

International law has precise form and content. It cannot be invented and reinvented by terror groups. Such law does not support the hope-based adoption of cease-fire agreements between sovereign states and criminal gangs.

A shofar sounds for Israel at the International Court of Justice

A vice president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) – Julia Sebutinde of Uganda – has spoken up courageously and consistently for Israel. Here is her story. Opinion.

At the ICJ

Turkey seeks to join South Africa's lawsuit against Israel

Turkey files an official request to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel over its conduct in the war in Gaza in the International Court of Justice.

Australia, New Zealand, Canada:

'Israel must listen to the international community'

Australia, New Zealand and Canada issue a statement calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and asking Israel to respond to the ICJ ruling on its "occupation".

The day the world began to die

When is the moment that can be pinpointed as the beginning of one’s death process?

Members of EP: ‘The Hague is political, we are with you’

Head of Samaria Regional Council launches a joint working group of the pro-Samaria EP members: 'The circus in The Hague is a common danger for all of us. We must fight together!'

Change Israel's approach to the ICJ

Israel must withdraw from conventions it signed fifty years ago that can be used in the political warfare waged by hostile entities whose claims can be brought before the biased ICJ. O;pinion.

Int'l law expert:

'ICJ ruling is a legal obscenity from start to finish'

Prof. Anne Bayefsky, Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights, tells Arutz Sheva following ICJ ruling on "Israeli occupation": The UN has purportedly decided the outcome of all the items that were supposed to be subject to negotiation.

'A triumph for justice':

PA, Hamas welcome ICJ ruling on 'Israeli occupation'

The Palestinian Authority and Hamas call on international community to take action after the International Court of Justice ruling that Israel has illegally occupied Judea and Samaria and annexed Jerusalem.

Herzog on ICJ ruling:

'One-sided and ill-judged'

President Isaac Herzog rejects ICJ ruling that Israel illegally occupied Judea and Samaria and annexed Jerusalem: Blatantly ignores the Jewish people’s historic connection to the Land of Israel and our eternal capital.

Maurice Hirsch: 'ICJ is fulfilling Hitler's dream'

Department director at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, on Hague Tribunal's decision: 'Shamefully, the ICJ is fulfilling Hitler's dream, stating that the 'Palestinian territories' should be Judenfrei.'

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel Katz:

'ICJ ruling fundamentally warped, one-sided, and wrong'

'The ruling is detached from the reality on the ground; from the security threats to Israel; from the greatest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust; from the attacks by Hamas, Iran, and other terrorist elements on seven fronts,' says Foreign Minister, Israel Katz.

Israel's Foreign Ministry:

'Court’s opinion is fundamentally wrong'

Israel's Foreign Ministry rejects the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that was published today regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Yesha Council:

'Response to Hague - Israel sovereignty on Judea and Samaria'

Chairman of the Yesha Council: 'The decision of the court in The Hague aims at bringing the Hamas terrorists closer to the beds of our children and women in the center of the country and to annihilate the State of Israel. This is an antisemitic decision.'

Israel Responds:

'ICJ is a political circus'

Israeli officials have denounced the ICJ ruling today stating that Israel has illegally occupied Judea and Samaria and annexed Jerusalem.

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Hague delivers opinion on Israel's 'occupation'

The International Court of Justice delivered its opinion on the legal consequences of Israel's alleged occupation of Judea and Samaria today.

Fear of ICJ decision against Israel, regarding Judea & Samaria

On Friday, the High Court of Justice in The Hague will present its decision on Israel's conduct in Judea and Samaria. The PA is hoping for a decision that will be unbinding, but complicate Israel.

Aharon Barak's replacement at the ICJ chosen

Prof. Ron Shapira, rector of the Peres Academic Center, appointed the Israeli representative at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

Spain officially asks to join South Africa's suit against Israel

Spanish government submits official request to join South Africa's lawsuit accusing Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza.

Spanish government joins ICJ 'genocide' case against Israel

'Spanish government has lost its way, lost its bearings, lost their sight, and are deaf to Jews' right to defend against terror,' says European Jewish Association after Spain joins ICJ 'genocide' case.

Aharon Barak steps down from ICJ genocide panel

Former Israeli Supreme Court President leaves International Court of Justice panel that is hearing South Africa's case against Israel for 'family and personal reasons."

PA seeks to join South Africa's ICJ case against Israel

Palestinian Authority files application with International Court of Justice to join South Africa as a party in its Gaza genocide case against Israel.

South African Minister:

'America is next in line for prosecution'

South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor said a group of lawyers is working on a class action suit against non-Israelis who serve in the IDF.

Chile joins South Africa's ICJ case against Israel

Chilean President Gabriel Boric accuses the IDF of using “indiscriminate and disproportional” force in Gaza.

Mexico seeks to intervene in ICJ case against Israel

International Court of Justice announces that Mexico has filed a “declaration of intervention” in the case brought by South Africa against Israel.

Attorney General:

ICC prosecutor disregards Israel's legal system

AG Baharav-Miara criticizes ICC Chief prosecutor Karim Khan for ignoring that Israel can investigate itself and creating moral equivalence with Hamas, and the ICJ attempt to charge Israel with genocide.

EU foreign policy chief accuses Israel of disobeying ICJ order

Josep Borrell accuses Israel of violating ambigious order by refusing to end all military activity in Rafah despite ICJ judges' statements that the ruling does not contain such an order.

Israel and Diaspora Jewry's fates are linked together

Today we see and feel the unity and resilience of mainstream Jewry together with Israel.

In wake of Hague?

IDF reduces forces in Rafah after ICJ ruling

Israel and Egypt reportedly will reopen the Rafah Crossing to allow humanitarian aid into Rafah as troops removed from the city.

Did the ICJ really prohibit Israel from operating in Rafah?

4 ICJ justices say ruling on Rafah merely obligates Israel not to engage in actions that violate its obligations under the Genocide Convention, not to desist from all military operations in the city.

Human rights expert on ICJ:

'When genocidal terrorists praise ruling, justice was not served'

Human Rights Voices President Professor Anne Bayefsky tells Arutz Sheva that the IJC order on Rafah part of a 'cycle of violence' where terrorists murder Jews and then turn to the UN for justification and cover.

'Ground-breaking order'

South Africa hails ICJ ruling on Rafah operation

South Africa's government welcomes ruling by the International Court Justice that ordered Israel to halt the operation on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

NSC and Foreign Ministry to ICJ:

'Charges of genocide are false, outrageous, morally repugnant'

Head of the National Security Council and Spokesperson of Foreign Ministry respond to ICJ ruling on Gaza: Israel will not conduct military actions in Rafah which will harm the civilian population.

Former Prime Minister Bennett:

'There are three options for dealing with Hamas'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennet summarizes the ICJ verdict today and explains what it means - and what must be done now.

ISGAP:

South Africa further positions itself as a bad actor

ISGAP Responds to ICJ Ruling on Israel’s Actions in Gaza, Ahead of New Report on South Africa’s Ties to Iran, Qatar and Hamas​

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ICJ orders Israel to halt Rafah operation

Watch live as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague rules on request to order halt Israel's Rafah offensive in Gaza as part of a larger case brought by South Africa.

ICJ to deliver ruling on Gaza war today

Hague court expected to issue ruling on South Africa's demand Israel be forced to stop war against Hamas this afternoon.

Israel to Hague:

There're 50 tunnels between Rafah & Egypt - with hostages in them

Israeli delegation responds to South Africa's claims of genocide at the Hague, anti-Israel woman screams 'Liars!' at the Israeli delegation - and is removed from the room.

160 lawyers demand US investigate South African gov. corruption

Shurat HaDin leads lawyers in penning letter to Sec. Blinken, Congress, accusing South African government of accepting bribes from Iran to accuse Israel of genocide at the ICJ.

ICJ hears South Africa's request to press Israel to stop Rafa op.

The United Nations’ top court opens two days of hearings into a request from South Africa to press Israel to halt its military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

Israel to send defense team to International Court of Justice

Israel decides to send a defense team to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, which will discuss South Africa's request to take measures against Israel.

ICJ to discuss South Africa's request for measures against Israel

South Africa last week submitted an urgent request to the ICJ, asking it to impose additional provisional measures against Israel over its actions in Rafah.

Egypt joins South Africa's ICJ genocide suit against Israel

Egyptian Foreign Ministry adds its voice to attempt to charge Israel with genocide at the International Court of Justice after IDF prepares for Rafah operation.

Foreign Ministry:

South Africa continues to be Hamas's legal arm

A statement by Israel's Foreign Ministry denounced the South African appeal against Israel's conduct since the last hearing in the Hague, claiming that the country was once again serving Hamas's ends.

Over Rafah operation:

South Africa asks ICJ to take additional measures against Israel

South Africa submits urgent request to International Court of Justice, says previous measures are not fully addressing the changed circumstances.

Nicaragua lawsuit:

ICJ will not order to halt German arms to Israel

International Court of Justice rejects request by Nicaragua to issue Germany emergency orders to desist selling arms to Israel.

Former ICJ Pres:

'ICJ did not rule Israel plausibly committing genocide'

Former International Court of Justice President Joan Donoghue says media inaccurately covered interim verdict in January, which ruled on rights of the plaintiffs, not Israel's actions.

Concerns in Israel:

Arrest warrants could be issued against senior officials

An emergency discussion was held in the Prime Minister's Office in which various scenarios were presented regarding the issuance of arrest warrants against senior Israeli officials by the ICJ.

Germany at ICJ:

'Israel's security is at the core of our foreign policy'

Germany rejects accusations from Nicaragua at ICJ that it has been “facilitating genocide” in Gaza through its support for Israel.

Israel fears:

ICJ may issue order to halt war

While a majority of judges in the court ruled against such an order, it was a thin majority of only two, and even those who ruled against it criticized the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

Calling to end aid to Israel

ICJ to hear Nicaragua's case against Germany

Preliminary hearings open Monday at International Court of Justice in Nicaragua's case which claims that Germany is “facilitating” acts of genocide by Israel.

UK Lawyers for Israel rebut anti-Israel letter to PM Sunak

A letter to PM Sunak was published signed by a number of UK lawyers urging their Government to stop selling arms to Israel and to continue sending money to UNRWA, claiming that otherwise it may be in breach of international law. UK Lawyers for Israel responded.

Foreign Ministry on ICJ ruling:

'Israel places no limitations on the aid to Gaza'

Israel’s Foreign Ministry responds to ICJ decision ordering Israel to allow unlimited aid into Gaza: South Africa has failed yet again in its cynical attempts to exploit the ICJ.

ICJ orders Israel to allow unlimited aid into Gaza

In continuation of South Africa's genocide case against Israel, the International Court of Justice has imposed additional provisional measures on Israel.

'Enough is enough'

Ireland to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel

Irish Foreign Minister says Hamas' October 7 attack and what is happening in Gaza now "represents the blatant violation of international humanitarian law on a mass scale."

South African FM at it again:

'Israel setting precedent to defy ICJ'

South Africa’s Foreign Minister accuses Israel of defying ICJ interim ruling that it should take action to prevent acts of genocide as it fights Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

The world should be on trial - in Jerusalem

And Hamas terrorists, starting with their leader Yahya Sinwar, are not the only ones who should be on trial in Jerusalem and before history. Op-ed.

ICJ to hear Nicaragua vs. Germany case on Israel aid

International Court of Justice will hold hearings on April 8 and 9 in Nicaragua's case against Germany for giving military aid to Israel and defunding UNRWA.