News and updates about Hague

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.

Israel submits challenges to ICC's jurisdiction

PM responds to Hague decision:

'Israel is not an occupier in its own country'

PM responds to Hague decision: 'Israel is not an occupier in its own country, not in our eternal capital and not in the land of our forefathers'

'Israel is not an occupier in its own country'

Head of Binyamin Regional Council

'PM must immediately apply sovereignty to Judea and Samaria'

Head of the Binyamin Regional Council and chairman of the Yesha Council, Israel Gantz, in response to the opinion of the court in The Hague: "We call on the prime minister to immediately begin applying sovereignty to Judea and Samaria"

'PM must immediately apply sovereignty to Judea and Samaria'

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.

ICJ to deliver ruling on Gaza war today

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.

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

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.

'ICJ did not rule Israel plausibly committing genocide'

No more silence:

Hostages' families turn to ICC over Hamas' crimes

Hundreds of hostage family members went to The Hague today (Wednesday) and filed a report with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Hamas leaders for the organization's actions during the horrific events of October 7.

Hostages' families turn to ICC over Hamas' crimes

In Hague:

Hostages' families to file complaint against Hamas

Delegation from Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum headquarters to travel to The Hague this week to file complaint in ICJ against Hamas to secure arrest warrants against Hamas leaders, pressure terrorists to release hostages.

Hostages' families to file complaint against Hamas

Genocide and the Hague

To win the battle against us in The Hague, possibly an impossible goal in that anti-Israel body, we have to be sure not to say anything they can use against us. Op-ed

Genocide and the Hague

Support for hostages in -4 degrees outside Hague

1,500 Christian supporters of Israel join Jewish community and families of hostages as ICJ begins hearing South Africa's claim of genocide against Israel.

Support for hostages in -4 degrees outside Hague

B'nai B'rith files brief against South Africa case

Jewish human rights group says South Africa's attempt to bring Israel to the ICJ would 'allow Hamas to rearm, enabling the terror group to continue its genocide of the Jewish people.'

B'nai B'rith files brief against South Africa case

Legal expert:

Israel can also attack South Africa at the Hague

Dr. Yifaa Segal says that South Africa, which filed a complaint of genocide against Israel, has plenty to hide itself.

Israel can also attack South Africa at the Hague

ICC Chief Prosecutor:

'10/7 attacks some of the most serious international crimes'

Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan visited the scenes of the Oct. 7th massacre and met with families of hostages.

'10/7 attacks some of the most serious international crimes'

Complaint filed in ICC against Hamas:

'If Hague ignores massacre, it has no right to exist'

Shurat HaDin files complaint with The Hague against Hamas for war crimes and crimes against humanity during their attack on Israel.

'If Hague ignores massacre, it has no right to exist'

PA complains to ICJ in the Hague over Israel's Gaza blockade

PA parliamentarians demand Israel be treated as criminal over partial blockade of Hamas-controlled enclave.

PA complains to ICJ in the Hague over Israel's Gaza blockade

Penalizing Palestinian Arab lawfare

The new gov't responded harshly to the P.A.-spurred UNGA resolution calling on the Hague for an opinion on Israeli “occupation." Op-ed.

Penalizing Palestinian Arab lawfare

Cabinet discusses measures to punish PA for Hague move

Political-security cabinet meets to discuss ways to punish PA leaders for seeking to bring Israel to International Criminal Court.

Cabinet discusses measures to punish PA for Hague move

Top international lawyer:

The UN's decision is no reason for panic

Fmr. Foreign Ministry legal council Allen Baker says that the decision is just a Palestinian publicity stunt and we shouldn't be worried.

The UN's decision is no reason for panic

Shireen Abu Aqleh's Death:

Al Jazeera petitions International Criminal Court against Israel

Qatari media outlet now accusing Israel of intentionally killing reporter Shireen Abu Aqleh during a gun battle with terrorists in Jenin.

Al Jazeera petitions International Criminal Court against Israel

Intl. Criminal Court to investigate Ukraine war crimes

Hague Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan announces investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine.

Intl. Criminal Court to investigate Ukraine war crimes

Israel does not recognize ICC authority to investigate it

Israel's formal response to the ICC will be that it does not recognize the court's authority.

Israel does not recognize ICC authority to investigate it

Israel to Biden: Stand with us at The Hague

Israel to seek US aid in selecting replacement for outgoing ICJ Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, who aided PA efforts to prosecute Israelis.

Israel to Biden: Stand with us at The Hague

Could Israeli leaders be arrested in Europe?

Israeli officials could be arrested in Europe without knowing a warrant has been issued for promoting building in Jerusalem, Yesha.

Could Israeli leaders be arrested in Europe?

Netanyahu calls Hague prosecutor claim 'pure anti-Semitism'

PM intensifies push-back before International Criminal Court prosecutor calling her claims 'pure anti-Semitism'.

Netanyahu calls Hague prosecutor claim 'pure anti-Semitism'

US cancels visa of international court's chief prosecutor

Bensouda, an African-born Muslim from Gambia who had been the prosecutor at The Hague since 2012, is first member to be sanctioned by US.

US cancels visa of international court's chief prosecutor

Hundreds join Hanukkah protest UN bias against Israel at Hague

Jews and Christians gather for Hanukkah event outside the Hague, protest anti-Israel UN bias.

Hundreds join Hanukkah protest UN bias against Israel at Hague

The Wilders Process and the incompetent Dutch Justice System

The Wilders Process and the incompetent Dutch Justice System

EU says Russian assault on Aleppo may be war crime

The European Union condemned Russia Monday for bombardment of Aleppo, saying air strikes by Moscow and Damascus could amount to war crimes.

 EU says Russian assault on Aleppo may be war crime

China blatantly rejects Hague Court ruling

What started as an argument over fishing rights, has expanded into an international incident, as China refuses to respect the court.

China blatantly rejects Hague Court ruling

Defeating Israel with Funny Law

Defeating Israel with Funny Law

The Jewish History of a Street in the Netherlands

The Jewish History of a Street in the Netherlands

Syria Starts Razing Chemical Weapons Sites

OPCW: Syrian regime destroying terror tunnels, chemical smuggling routes in long-awaited move as part of international deal.

Syria Starts Razing Chemical Weapons Sites

Israel Freezes $127M in Funds to the PA For ICC Bid

Netanyahu orders financial penalty against the PA, which is already struggling to pay off staggering debts, in retaliation for ICC bid.

Israel Freezes $127M in Funds to the PA For ICC Bid

Source: Israel May File War Crimes Suits Against PA

Government source tells international media that counter-moves to the PA's litany of legislation against Israel are on the table.

Source: Israel May File War Crimes Suits Against PA

International Law is Not a Suicide Pact

International Law is Not a Suicide Pact

Hamas: We'll Turn Israel into a Western Liability

War criminal Mashaal believes Israeli leaders should be sued in the Hague International Court.

Hamas: We'll Turn Israel into a Western Liability

Hamas: We'll Demilitarize if Israel Does

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh vehemently opposes demilitarization attempts, say weapons are 'holy' in 'Palestinian struggle.'

Hamas: We'll Demilitarize if Israel Does

Erekat 'Furious' After Abbas Won't Accuse Israel of 'War Crimes'

Former PA negotiator lashes out at Abbas after PA Chairman rejects vote to take Israel to the Hague, says PA is Abbas's 'personal property.'

Erekat 'Furious' After Abbas Won't Accuse Israel of 'War Crimes'

Bennett Calls to Bring PA to Hague Over War Crimes

Economics Minister, in manifesto, turns the tables on Ramallah's bid for international legitimacy.

Bennett Calls to Bring PA to Hague Over War Crimes