International Court of Justice

Sa'ar: 'ICJ is a kangaroo court, weaponized by Israel's enemies'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar rejected the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion that Israel must

Senior Israeli official:

'UNRWA will not return to Gaza' despite Hague ruling

Senior Israeli official says allowing UNRWA to operate in Gaza 'out of the question,' expresses hope that the US will see eye-to-eye with Israel.

Norway targets Israel at UN after ICJ Gaza aid decision

Norway to propose a UN resolution demanding Israel lift Gaza aid restrictions, citing ICJ ruling that Israel must allow Gaza aid via UNRWA.

'Another corrupt ruling'

US slams ICJ ruling favoring UNRWA despite Hamas ties

US condemns an ICJ ruling ordering Israel to allow Gaza aid via UNRWA, calling it corrupt and politicized: “Nothing more than a partisan political tool.”

Prof. Anne Bayefsky:

'ICJ has nothing to say about Israelis' human rights'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, President of Human Rights Voices and Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, speaks with Arutz Sheva about the ICJ's ruling that there is not enough evidence of UNRWA's connection to Hamas terrorists.

ICJ demands Israel cooperate with UNRWA

International Court of Justice claims Israel has not provided enough evidence UNRWA employed Hamas terrorists and must work with the compromised body.

How a Palestinian state could help Israel

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

Human Rights Expert:

'Karim Khan trying to save himself by projecting antisemitism'

This is the 'sickest dimension' of the accusations against the ICC chief prosecutor, Professor Anne Bayefsky, Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust and President of Human Rights Voices, tells Arutz Sheva.

Netanyahu:

'Qatar must stop playing both sides'

The Prime Minister has published scathing criticism of Qatar following Qatari comments against Israel in the ICJ.

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South African ICJ case against Israel delayed by 6 months

Israel secures 6-month period to prepare its response after objecting to South Africa's illegal attempt to submit evidence without allowing Israel to view said evidence, i24NEWS reports.

Nicaragua pulls its participation in ICJ case against Israel

Nicaragua informed the Court that it had decided to withdraw its participation in South Africa's case that accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza.

ICJ to discuss Israel's responsibility for aid in Gaza

International Court of Justice to convene in late April to discuss UN resolution which urged the court to clarify Israel's obligations in ensuring access to aid in Gaza.

Israel and US considering withdrawing from ICJ

Minister Ron Dermer coordinating moves regarding a joint withdrawal from the court with senior Trump administration officials, on behalf of Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Over anti-Israel case at ICJ

US slashes aid to South Africa

Trump signs executive order to reduce US financial aid to South Africa, cites its land policies and its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Pro-Israel judge to take over ICJ presidency

Judge Julia Sebutinde, the only judge to rule in Israel's favor, is set to assume presidency of ICJ, after resignation of current President Nawaf Salam.

ICJ shakeup:

Could Lebanon's new PM signal changes in Israel's favor?

International Court of Justice Vice President, Judge Julia Sebutinde of Uganda, who has defended Israel, is under consideration to become the next court president as outgoing Pres. Nawaf Salam becomes the Lebanese PM.

ICJ head appointed Prime Minister of Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun appoints Nawaf Salam, head of the International Court of Justice, as Prime Minister. Hezbollah does not endorse any candidate.

Cuba joins South Africa's ICJ case against Israel

Cuba becomes the latest country to declare its intention to join South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice.

Ireland formally joins ICJ genocide case against Israel

Ireland formally joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. The move comes amid already strained relations between Israel and Ireland.

UNGA passes resolution asking ICJ to force Israel to save UNRWA

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon says UN General Assembly "clings to past" with pro-UNRWA resolution.

Ireland to ask ICJ to broaden definition of genocide for Israel

Irish Tánaiste says 'Ireland will be asking the ICJ to broaden its interpretation of what constitutes the commission of genocide by a State' in support of South African case against Israel.

IDF:

Hague ruling endangers IDF soldiers travelling abroad

Following warrants issued against Netanyahu and Gallant in the Hague, IDF instructs soldiers who served in Gaza to avoid leaving the country for fear of arrest.

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.

Palestine - The worst 'genocide' in history

Israel’s alleged “genocide” of the “Palestinians” is the only example in history where the people subject to the “genocide” were not decimated, but rather grew by over 13,000,000 people

US senators:

ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials illegal

A group of senators addressed the ICC prosecutor to raise concerns about the international legality of the request for warrants against Israel's Prime and Defense Ministers.

South Africa submits 'evidence' to ICJ of alleged genocide

South Africa submits 'Memorial' to International Court of Justice containing the 'evidence' to support its accusation Israel is committing a genocide in the war against Hamas.

Will surveillance flights be used against Israel?

Britain announced it would consider providing intelligence collected from surveillance flights over Gaza to the ICJ as part of the investigation against Israel for war crimes.

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.