International Criminal Court

Netherlands:

Investigation against Israel because of the ICC?

The prosecution in the Netherlands is considering opening a criminal investigation against Israel for "obstructing the investigation procedures of the International Criminal Court."

'Only at the UN'

Netanyahu slams ICC prosecutor for meeting Erdogan, Abbas

Israeli PM notes the human rights abuses of Mahmoud Abbas and war crimes of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in statement condemning ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan for meeting them while he obsesses over arresting Israeli leaders.

Abbas meets ICC Chief Prosecutor

PA chairman asks Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to speed up the investigations into the "war crimes" committed by Israel.

Israel submits challenges to ICC's jurisdiction

'No other democracy with an independent and respected legal system like that which exists in Israel has been treated in this prejudicial manner by the Prosecutor,' Foreign Ministry slams.

Report:

Justice Min. asked AG to investigate PM to prevent ICC warrants

AG Gali Baharav-Miara reportedly dismisses request to open criminal probe against Netanyahu and Gallant to prevent ICC from issuing warrants, saying the ICC would not accept such a move.

ICC chief prosecutor:

'Expedite decision on arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant'

International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan urges judges to expedite their decision on his request for arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leaders.

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.

ICC Prosecutor faces regulatory investigation for Israel warrants

UK Lawyers for Israel reports ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan and his staff for neglecting his duty to provide the court with information that exonerates the accused after he requested warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Due to his death

ICC ends proceedings against Ismail Haniyeh

International Criminal Court announces it has terminated proceedings against former Hamas political bureau leader who was eliminated. ICC chief prosecutor still seeking arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

ICC prosecutor insists:

'Court has jurisdiction to issue warrants for Israeli leaders'

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan urges judges to swiftly issue a ruling on his request for arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others.

Netanyahu's move to fend off ICC arrest warrants

Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering forming a government-appointed inquiry commission to prevent the ICC from issuing warrants against him and other officials.

Feiglin:

'US is disintegrating, we need to shed its constraints'

Former MK Moshe Feiglin claims that the USA is on the brink of civil war and that Israel must begin to disregard international pressure.

ICC amicus curiae brief:

'Request for warrants against Israelis purely political'

Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust submits brief to ICC on Karim Khan's request for arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant showing how and why the process was politicized and illegitimate,

PA demands arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Following the attack on the Al-Taba’een school complex, the Palestinian Authority is calling on the Hague court to issue arrest warrants against Israeli 'war criminals.'

Britain drops ICC challenge arrest warrants for Israeli leaders

Labour government says it will not follow up on questions over court’s jurisdiction over Netanyahu and Gallant.

Israel expects

ICC warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant within 2 weeks

With questions over whether new Labour government in Britain will follow through on the previous Conservative government's agreement to challenge the ICC's jurisdiction over Israel, warrants expected within the next 2 weeks.

No fact-finding visit:

ICC prosecutor canceled visit on same day he announced warrants

International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan canceled a long-planned visit to gather evidence on war between Israel and Hamas on the same day he announced he is seeking warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant, 8 sources say.

Over arrest warrant requests:

Britain challenges ICC's jurisdiction over Israel

Judges at the ICC rule that the United Kingdom can submit legal arguments to judges mulling request for arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Russia accused of starving Ukrainian citizens in Mariupol

Human rights NGO Global Rights Compliance submits opinion to International Criminal Court that Russian forces attempted to starve civilians in 2022 siege of Mariupol.

George Clooney complains to Biden about ICC criticism

Hollywood actor angered by US President's criticism of the ICC warrants against Israeli leaders that his wife Amal Clooney worked to achieve.

Sen. Tom Cotton to A-G: Investigate ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan

Four US Senators urge US Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan for 'materially supporting terrorism through his targeting of Israeli officials.'

Over warrants for Israelis

House approves bill to sanction ICC officials

US House of Representatives passes legislation that would sanction International Criminal Court for requesting arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials.

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.

Does Biden reject Israel’s right to self-defense?

The administration’s effort to stymie military action, coupled with its continued criticism as to how Israel is conducting a just war against a terror group, puts the Jewish state at risk in the region and the world. Opinion.

Pro-Israel Democrats urge sanctions on ICC officials

A group of 19 pro-Israel House Democrats, led by Rep. Josh Gottheimer, pushing back on the White House's opposition to impose sanctions against ICC for seeking arrest warrants against senior Israeli officials.

Netanyahu vs Biden admin.:

Disappointed with Biden's decision not to back sanctioning ICC

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he thought there was a bipartisan consensus against the ICC.

White House officials:

'Sanctions on ICC are not the right answer'

Biden administration says it opposes sanctions being pushed by Republicans against ICC in response to its Chief Prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

Report:

Former Mossad director threatened ICC prosecutor

British media claims that former Mossad director Yossi Cohen held secret meetings with the ICC prosecutor to dissuade her from investigating Israel for war crimes.

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.

ICC Prosecutor:

'I am not saying Israel is akin to Hamas'

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan justifies decision to request arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant: Israel has every right to protect its population, but nobody has a license to commit war crimes.

Geert Wilders to Netanyahu:

'The ICC prosecutor is ridiculous and wrong'

Dutch right-wing leader speaks to Netanyahu to express support for Israel and denounce the ICC decision to seek arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Rabbis commend Blinken for commitment to sanction ICC

The Coalition for Jewish Values, representing over 2,500 traditional, Orthodox rabbis, praises US Secretary of State for saying he will work with Congress to sanction the ICC over Israel warrants.

Jews face arrest for not dying & the Butcher of Tehran is honored

On the same day the International Criminal Court sought to punish Israel for the crime of not rolling over and dying, the UN Security Council saw fit to honor one of the most evil men in the world. Op-ed.

Attorney General:

ICC warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant 'lack any basis'

AG Gali Baharav-Miara and State Attorney Amit Eisman reject ICC prosecutor's seeking arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, note Israel's and their ability to investigate claims.

Col. Richard Kemp:

'ICC warrants are like Nuremberg trying Churchill and Truman'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan tells Arutz Sheva ICC prosecutor's seeking of arrest warrants against Israeli leaders are a 'political not a legal decision' and a 'scandalous abuse of the ICC’s power.'

Former MK Eitan Cabel leaving the Labor Party

Former Labor MK says he decided to cancel his membership in the Labor Party after it refused to sign a letter condemning the ICC for equating Netanyahu and Hamas leadership.

Trump adviser:

'US should sanction top ICC officials'

Trump's former National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien to Reuters: The US should slap sanctions on ICC officials who seek an arrest warrant for Netanyahu.

Netanyahu to CNN:

'Israel has no intention of resettling the Gaza Strip'

Prime Minister Netanyahu in interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper: The ICC's arrest warrants are beyond outrageous.

Bennett:

ICC starvation accusation an "absolute lie"

Former PM pushes back on ICC Chief Prosecutor's claim Netanyahu and Gallant have a "starvation policy" against the people of Gaza.

Germany:

'We respect ICC independence, reject Israel-Hamas equivalence'

German government reacts to ICC prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants against Hamas and Israeli leader, praises the former while questioning the latter.

Netanyahu:

'ICC arrest warrants a hit job to demonize Israel'

PM tells ABC News ICC prosecutor's claim Israel using starvation as a weapon of war is absurd given the amount of water and aid trucks Israel has supplied or allowed into Gaza.

Defense Minister:

'ICC equivalency is despicable'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant responded today to the request by the ICC prosecutor to issue an arrest warrant against him and Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Senator Schumer:

'ICC prosecutor’s decision is unfair and reprehensible'

Senate Majority Leader denounces ICC decision to seek arrest warrants for Israeli leaders: There never can be any equivalency between Israel’s right to defend itself against terror and Hamas’s barbarity.

The world has lost its damn mind

On condolences and arrest warrants. Opinion.

Bernie Sanders:

'ICC prosecutor right to take actions against Israeli leaders'

Senator Bernie Sanders welcomes ICC Chief Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants against Israelis: Sinwar started the horrific war but Netanyahu has waged an unprecedented war of destruction against the entire Palestinian people.

House Democratic Leader:

'ICC decision is shameful and unserious'

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticizes ICC Chief Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders: America’s commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad.

Italian FM against ICC:

'Unacceptable to equate Israeli government with Hamas'

Italy's Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, condemns decision by ICC Chief Prosecutor to seek arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Ambassador Erdan:

'ICC move is a blood libel, a witch-hunt'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN blasts the request of the ICC Chief Prosecutor to issue arrest warrants against Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant: An act of outrageous absurdity and moral bankruptcy.

Biden:

'US stands with Israel in its efforts to take out Hamas butchers'

Biden speaks at event in honor of Jewish Heritage Month: Contrary to allegations made against Israel by the ICC, Israel is not committing genocide.

Foreign Ministry:

'Prosecutor Khan's decision is morally twisted'

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Oren Marmorstein calls ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant 'absurdity incarnate: He asks to equate the attackers and the attacked.'

Netanyahu:

'Karim Khan takes place among the great antisemites of our time'

PM reacts to ICC prosecutor seeking arrest warrants against him and Defense Minister, vows 'attempt to tie our hands will fail.'

Biden on ICC warrants:

No equivalence between Israel and Hamas

President Joe Biden responded to the warrant applications by the International Criminal Court

Rep. Elise Stefanik:

'Congress must sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants'

Republican rep. calls on US Congress to punish International Criminal Court after Chief Prosecutor announced he is pursuing arrest warrants against PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant.

Fmr. PM Bennett:

'The ICC is a joke'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett released a video with a sweeping denunciation of the request for the ICC to issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials.

Human Rights expert:

'ICC warrants an attempt to destroy Israel dressed as intl. law'

Human Rights Voices President Professor Anne Bayefsky tells Arutz Sheva the Biden Administration's questioning of Israel's right to defend itself led to ICC prosecutor's decision to pursue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Herzog:

ICC warrants 'beyond outrageous, embolden terrorists'

Israeli President condemns International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan forseeking arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant in addition to Sinwar.

International Law Expert:

'ICC is like voodoo, its power depends on your belief'

Prof. Eugene Kontorovich explains the problematic nature of the request for ICC arrest warrants against the Prime Minister and Defense Minister.

ICC Prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Sinwar

Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan conflated the leaders of the Hamas terror organization with those of the only democracy in the Middle East, saying he is seeking warrants for 'war crimes and crimes against humanity.'

The ICC challenge is political and strategic, not legal

The ICC is just one more weapon in the Palestinian arsenal in its war on Israel, and arrest warrants against us are almost inevitable. It is time to fight back. Op-ed.

GOP Senators to ICC:

'Target Israel and we will target you'

12 Republican Senators write to ICC Chief Prosecutor that if he issues arrest warrants against Israeli officials, the US will impose sanctions on ICC officials and the organization itself.