International Criminal Court

ICC arrest warrants, dark fantasy, abusers, godless Anglicans

The war on Israel makes for weird allies. Opinion.

EU Foreign Policy chief:

'All EU member states must obey ICC's arrest warrants ruling'

Outgoing EU Foreign Policy chief criticizes Israel after it blasted ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: Every time someone disagrees with the policy of one Israeli government - (they are) being accused of antisemitism. That's enough.

'Courageous decision'

Erdogan welcomes arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

Turkey's President urges Western countries to abide by ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.

The international system is broken beyond repair

The Soviets were convinced that by laundering Palestinian Arab terrorist propaganda through the U.N. system,, they would weaken and divide the Western alliance. Today, Israel is on trial for the crimes Hamas and its supporters carried out against the State of Israel. Opinion.

WSJ: Biden broke his promise, Israel exceeded its aid obligations

In an op-ed, the Wall Street Journal details how the International Criminal Court is targeting Israel, warns precedent will be used against the US later on.

Fighting Lawfare:

Penalizing the criminal international court

Shame on Team Biden for having imagined that it’s “better to engage” with the ICC than impose sanctions on it. Opinion.

Britain hints:

Netanyahu could face arrest if he enters the country

Downing Street says Netanyahu could face arrest upon entering Britain following the ICC issuance of an international arrest warrant against him, though it won't comment on "hypotheticals".

French MP:

'International institutions shine with their anti-Israelism'

French MP Philippe Juvin attacked the ICC's decision to issue warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant and called on his country not to execute them if the Israeli officials enter the country.

Hungarian PM:

'Warrants have no impact on our friendship with Israel'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wrote to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to denounce the ICC warrants and invite him on an official visit to Hungary.

Report:

Trump team already preparing measures against ICC

Hebrew media reports President-Elect's people have begun preparing to impose sanctions on ICC officials responsible for the warrants against Israeli leaders 2 months before Trump's inauguration.

J Street defends ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

Self-proclaimed 'pro-Israel, pro-peace' organization claims ICC decision to issue arrest warrants against Israeli leaders is not antisemitic, says move is sign Israel needs to change course and end war with Hamas.

House Speaker Johnson condemns 'antisemitic' ICC decision

US House Speaker Mike Johnson condemns International Criminal Court's (decision to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, calls on Biden to act against ICC.

UN spokesman:

'UN could meet Netanyahu despite arrest warrant'

Following ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu, UN spokesman says limited contacts are allowed "to address fundamental issues". No indications that a meeting between Netanyahu and UN chief Guterres is in the works.

Turkey welcomes ICC decision against Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says the arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant are a good step towards “the realization of justice.”

Ambassador Herzog:

'ICC decision is a mockery of the court'

Israel’s Ambassador to the US denounces ICC decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: The world has turned on its head.

Biden against ICC:

'Arrest warrants against Israeli leaders are outrageous'

US President condemns International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: There is no equivalence — none — between Israel and Hamas.

Amb. Danon to Arutz Sheva:

'Boycott the ICC, and anyone who cooperates with it'

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must take punitive action against the ICC, the Palestinian Authority, and anyone who cooperates with the arrest warrants.

'A dark day for justice'

IHF denounces ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders

Israel Heritage Foundation Executive Director Rabbi David Katz says "the ICC's actions undermine its credibility and demonstrate a disturbing disregard for Jewish life."

A-G condemns ICC decision:

'Israel is considering its next legal steps'

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara condemns ICC decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: The decision is baseless, regrettable and fundamentally wrong.

Netanyahu:

'What in God’s name are they talking about in The Hague?'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the ICC's decision to issue arrest warrants and said it was made by 'a rogue prosecutor who is trying to extricate himself from sexual harassment charges, and by biased judges who are motivated by antisemitic sentiments.'

White House:

'US rejects ICC decision, process was flawed'

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre explains that the ICC Chief Prosecutor did not give Israel a fair chance, calling into question the credibility of the investigation and the court's decision.

Netanyahu:

'The court that was founded to defend humanity is now its enemy'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked the ICC's decision to issue arrest warrants against him and former Defense Minister Gallant: 'This is an antisemitic move.'

Smotrich may prevent money transfers to PA due to ICC warrants

Finance Minister Smotrich is considering taking action in the against the Palestinian Authority due to their activities against Israel in international institutions.

ICC Chief Prosecutor:

'I call on all countries to respect the court's decision'

International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan summed up the proceedings which led to the issuing of warrants for Israel's PM and fmr. Defense Minister and wrote: 'Our collective mind and focus should be on the victims of international crimes in Israel and in the State of Palestine.'

Report:

Israel prepared list of actions against ICC for Trump admin

Israel has compiled a list of suggested actions and sanctions against both the court and even specific individuals in it.

Op-ed:

ICC declares it a crime for Jews to be alive

This is just another attempt to turn back the clock to the 1930s, when the Jews were defenseless in the face of the coming Nazi slaughter. But it is not the same clock. Opinion.

'A dark day for justice'

Officials from Israel and the world condemn ICC decision

After the ICC issues arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant, elected officials in Israel and around the world respond.

Drama at the Hague:

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

ICC issues arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Gallant for 'crimes against humanity.'

Over warrants for Israelis

Senate Majority Leader-elect threatens ICC with sanctions

Senator John Thune calls for legislation imposing sanctions on the ICC and its prosecutor if they do not reverse their actions to pursue arrest warrants against Israeli officials.

ICC arrest warrants case

Israel challenges impartiality of judge

Israel raises concerns about potential bias by Slovenian ICC Judge Beti Hohler, who was appointed to help decide whether to issue an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

I can’t stop thinking about the Amsterdam pogrom

The Netherlands, home to the ICC that tried Israel for genocide, instead of trying Hamas for the genocide it committed against Israel, is also the home to one of the first pogroms against Jews in the modern Western world. Opinion.

ICC confirms external probe against its chief prosecutor

International Criminal Court announces that its chief prosecutor Karim Khan faces an external probe into alleged misconduct.

ICC to investigate alleged misconduct by chief prosecutor

Confidential internal document seen by Reuters calls for ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan to temporarily relinquish his position at the Hague-based war crimes tribunal during the investigation.

International Law Expert:

'Country that hosts ICC, ICJ allows antisemitic pogrom'

Kohelet Policy Forum member and international law expert Prof. Eugene Kontorovich noted that Holland, the site of last night's antisemitic pogrom in Amsterdam, is also the site of the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court, where Israel and Israeli leaders are under investigation on false accusations of genocide and crimes against humanity.

Report:

ICC prosecutor tried to suppress misconduct claims

The Guardian reports that ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan responded to a formal complaint of misconduct by attempting to persuade the complainant to deny her claims.

ICC prosecutor accused of harassing female coworker

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Kahn says he and the court are being subject to false accusations following report he was accused of harassment before he announced he is seeking arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

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.