International Criminal Court

Netanyahu praises

US sanctions ICC president and senior lawyer

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. Netanyahu: The ICC has become a kangaroo court.

Rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions

Human Rights Watch and several others file federal lawsuit challenging Trump administration sanctions on the ICC, alleging the measures violate constitutional rights.

Into the fray: USA vs. ICC

Rubio vows to dismantle International Court “brick by brick"

The ICC’s witch hunt against America and Israel has imperiled its continued existence. Opinion.

Herzog on Mamdani:

'He's spreading blasphemy, hate, antisemitic rhetoric'

In an interview with Fox News, President Herzog criticizes Mamdani, praises Trump’s regional leadership, and dismisses ICC arrest warrants against Israeli officials.

Netanyahu's surprising response

"We have special forces all around"

Netanyahu was asked what would happen if he were forced to make an emergency landing in a country that recognizes the ICC arrest warrant.

US welcomes decision

Chad initiates ICC withdrawal

Chad initiates its exit from the International Criminal Court, accusing it of anti-African bias, a move welcomed by US officials amid pushback against the court.

The International Courts are sitting ducks

Marco Rubio gunning for the ICC could take an object lesson from Trump’s learning curve. The longer he sought to make Tehran’s Mullahs and Mafiosi respect his MOM (Memorandum of Misunderstanding) the more he realised they were “scum" “liars" and “sick." Op-ed.

Netanyahu: How war with Iran will end

In a Fox News interview, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran's regime must either fall or be weakened enough to abandon its nuclear ambitions.

US State Dept:

'Karim Khan quintessential example of ICC corruption'

Spokesman for US State Department praises ICC prosecutor Karim Khan's removal, calling him 'quintessential example of the ICC's corruption and abuse of its supposed authority.'

Israeli officials praise

ICC member states vote to oust chief prosecutor Khan

Amid allegations of misconduct, 82 ICC member states vote to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who issued arrest warrant against Netanyahu. Danon and Sa’ar welcome the move.

125 nations set to vote on ousting suspended ICC Chief Prosecutor

Delegates from 125 countries gather at UN headquarters to vote on permanently removing ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following misconduct allegations.

Mamdani concedes:

'I don’t have the authority to arrest Netanyahu'

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani admits the city lacks legal authority to execute an ICC arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu, urging federal action instead.

Trump answers Mamdani:

Netanyahu will not be arrested

President Trump said Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US, rejecting NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposal.

'Just a clown'

Fetterman slams Mamdani over Netanyahu arrest threats

Senator John Fetterman rebukes NYC Mayor for exploring the arrest of PM Netanyahu, calling the plan an unrealistic stunt.

"Kangaroo court"

PMO fires back at Mamdani's arrest threats

The Prime Minister's office accused NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani of threatening to arrest Prime Minister Netanyahu out of self-interest rather than commitment to international law.

'Political Theater':

US Ambassador explains why Mamdani can't arrest Netanyahu

US Ambassador Mike Waltz says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has no legal authority to arrest Prime Minister Netanyahu during the UN General Assembly.

UK watchdog maintains suspension of ICC Chief Prosecutor

British legal regulator upholds suspension for ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over misconduct claims.

Sec. Rubio explains:

Why the US is dismantling the ICC

In a State Department essay, Rubio says the court seeks to override US courts and target soldiers, agents and elected leaders abroad.

'Lawless and illegitimate'

Trump admin rejects ICC jurisdiction over US citizens

Acting AG Todd Blanche notifies the International Criminal Court that the US will halt all extradition support and probe cooperation, slamming its operations.

'Unlawful'

ICC judges sue Trump administration to overturn US sanctions

Three ICC judges file a lawsuit against the Trump administration, calling retaliatory US sanctions an unlawful "financial death penalty."

Reuters:

ICC panel recommends ousting Prosecutor Karim Khan

An ICC oversight body recommended removing Prosecutor Karim Khan after finding he committed serious misconduct.

Misconduct scandal

UK legal regulator suspends ICC prosecutor Khan

Britain's Bar Standards Board has issued an immediate interim suspension against ICC prosecutor Karim Khan following an inquiry into misconduct claims.

Over misconduct

ICC schedules July 24 vote to remove chief prosecutor

The ICC schedules a July 24 vote on whether to remove suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following an inquiry that found he committed serious misconduct.

Prof. Anne Bayefsky

'Karim Khan has taken the ICC's credibility down with him'

Human rights expert tells Arutz Sheva that the sexual harassment scandal surrounding the ICC chief prosecutor is not about just 'one rotten apple.'

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan suspended amid harassment probe

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended for serious misconduct after a harassment probe.

Smotrich declares:

Illegal Arab outpost Khan al-Ahmar to be evacuated

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced plans to evict Khan al-Ahmar while condemning possible ICC arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

Report

Smotrich targeted by ICC arrest warrant

Israel's Finance Minister reportedly the subject of secret arrest warrant, ICC also reportedly investigating Itamar Ben Gvir.

ICC denies issuing new warrants for Israeli officials

International Criminal Court denies Haaretz report claiming it issued new secret arrest warrants for five Israeli officials.

Prof. Anne Bayefsky

Getting rid of Karim Khan shouldn't save ICC after Qatar scandal

Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust Director tells Arutz Sheva the allegations that Qatar promised to 'look after' the ICC chief prosecutor further taint the arrest warrant against Netanyahu.

Hungary's incoming PM: We will arrest Netanyahu if he visits

Hungary’s Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar says his government will arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters Hungarian territory while subject to an ICC arrest warrant.

Israeli NGO files ICC complaint against Spanish PM

Shurat HaDin files a complaint with the ICC accusing Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of complicity in war crimes through exports of dual-use components to Iran.

'Flagrant attack'

ICC condemns latest US sanctions on its judges

The ICC condemns US sanctions on two judges over an Israel case, calling them a “flagrant attack” on judicial independence and a threat to the international rule of law.

'ICC is a political tool'

Netanyahu’s office backs US sanctions on ICC judges

Israel’s government welcomes US sanctions on two ICC judges, calling the court biased and politically motivated in its prosecution efforts against Israel.

Rubio announces sanctions on two ICC judges

US imposes sanctions on Georgian judge Gocha Lordkipanidze and Mongolian judge Erdenebalsuren Damdin in response to their support for the efforts to arrest Israeli officials.

Israeli appeal fails

ICC keeps Netanyahu, Gallant warrants in force

ICC appeals judges reject Israel’s challenge to the Gaza probe, keeping arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant in force. Israel condemns the ruling as political and unjust.

Trump's ultimatum for the ICC

Washington warns it may expand sanctions on the International Criminal Court if judges do not halt probes involving US and Israeli officials.

Ehud Olmert

'Crimes were committed, but not genocide'

Former PM tells i24NEWS that he hopes the International Criminal Court will withdraw its arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, accuses Israel of war crimes "every day" in Judea and Samaria.

Israel to ICC:

Drop 'baseless' warrants, disqualify prosecutor Khan

Israel petitions the ICC to disqualify Prosecutor Karim Khan and cancel arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, citing alleged misconduct and claims of politically motivated actions by Khan.

Qatari govt. paid firm to discredit woman who accused ICC chief

Qatar paid a London-based intelligence firm to dig up personal information against Karim Khan's accuser, British media reports.

Mamdani vows to 'exhaust every legal option' to arrest Netanyahu

Socialist frontrunner for NYC mayor reiterates vow to arrest Israel's Prime Minister should Netanyahu enter New York during his tenure.

Zohran Madmani:

'NYC should comply with arrest warrants against Netanyahu'

Zohran declared, 'I think that our city should uphold the warrants that the International Criminal Court issues, whether for Benjamin Netanyahu or Valdimir Putin.'

ICC complaint accuses Iran of genocide over October 7 massacre

A relative of Shiri Bibas and her sons files an ICC complaint accusing Iran of genocide for aiding Hamas in the October 7 massacre. The filing seeks arrest warrants for Iran’s top leadership.

Staff safe

Attempt to break into Israeli Embassy in The Hague thwarted

Individual arrested after attempting to break into and set fire to the Israeli Embassy in The Hague. All staff are safe. This follows a vandalism incident at the embassy a month prior.

'A moral decision'

Sa’ar applauds Rubio’s sanctions on ICC-linked Palestinian NGOs

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar praises US Secretary of State for sanctioning Palestinian NGOs aiding the ICC’s “politicized crusade” against Israel, calling it a moral stand for international law and Israeli sovereignty.

US sanctions Palestinian NGOs over ICC actions against Israel

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces sanctions against three Palestinian Arab NGOs for aiding ICC efforts to prosecute Israelis, citing threats to sovereignty and opposition to the court’s jurisdiction over non-member states.

PM Netanyahu claims:

The real reason the ICC accused Israel

PM alleges ICC prosecutor fabricated charges against Israel to deflect from personal misconduct, calls for immediate cancellation of 'false' arrest warrants.

Second woman accuses ICC chief prosecutor of sexual misconduct

Former intern accuses ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan of repeated unwanted advances in The Hague in 2009. Khan denies all claims, calling them attempt to discredit him following arrest warrants against Russian and Israeli leaders.

'Flagrant attack'

ICC condemns latest US sanctions

The ICC strongly rejects new US sanctions against its personnel, calling them a "flagrant attack" on judicial independence and an "affront" to victims.

Cases against US and Israel

Trump admin. sanctions four more ICC officials

According to the State Department, two ICC judges and two deputy prosecutors were sanctioned for efforts to investigate and prosecute US and Israeli nationals.

How a Palestinian state could help Israel

Attorney Mike Ehrenstein claims that declarations recognizing a Palestinian state by Western countries might actually benefit Israel.

Netherlands designates Israel a 'security threat'

A dramatic report from the Netherlands signals a shift in Dutch policy, with its intelligence agency identifying Israel as a threat to the international legal order.

ICC rebukes Hungary over Netanyahu arrest failure

ICC judges report Hungary to the court’s oversight body for failing to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his Budapest visit, stating it "severely undermines the Court’s ability to carry out its mandate."

Citing 'rights violations'

Court blocks Trump order sanctioning ICC workers

US federal judge blocks President Trump's executive order imposing sanctions on those aiding ICC investigations, calling it an unconstitutional breach of free speech.

ICC rejects Israel's bid to annul Netanyahu, Gallant warrants

The ICC rejects Israel's request to withdraw arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, and to suspend its Gaza probe, insists the warrants stand.

ICC says it was hit by 'sophisticated' cyberattack

International Criminal Court announces it was hit by a "sophisticated" cyberattack last week, the second in two years, says the breach has been contained.

NYC mayoral candidate cites Olmert to justify anti-Israel views

During a mayoral debate in New York, Zohran Mamdani pledged to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city, citing international law and comparing his stance to past defiance of US policy.

EU backs ICC following US sanctions on judges

The EU throws its support behind the International Criminal Court after the US imposed sanctions on four ICC judges in response to ICC actions against Israeli and US officials.

Vows justice pursuit

ICC slams US sanctions on its judges

The ICC blasts the Trump administration's sanctions on four of its judges, two involved in Netanyahu/Gallant warrants and two in Afghanistan probes, calls them a "clear attempt to undermine" judicial independence.

Trump sanctions four ICC judges

Trump administration imposes sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court, two of whom authorized arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

ICC prosecutor rushing warrants against Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

Karim Khan planned to issue arrest warrants for Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir due to their activities to expand Israeli construction.