International Criminal Court

Petition demands: Invoke act to protect Israel against ICC action

International coalition o lawyers urges US President Biden to invoke 'Hague Invasion Act' in defense of Israeli officials against ICC action.

ICC Prosecutor:

'Do not try to intimidate the court'

International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan denounces attempts to undermine the court's work as US and Israeli officials criticize possible ICC arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

Report:

US senators discussed Israel warrants with ICC officials

Axios report: A bipartisan group of US senators held a virtual meeting with senior officials at the ICC to express concern about possible arrest warrants being issued for Israeli leaders.

Israel warns:

ICC warrants will lead to retaliation against PA

The Biden administration has made clear to ICC officials in private that arrest warrants against Israeli leaders would be a mistake and that the US doesn't support the action.

Netanyahu on ICC investigation:

'Historic outrage and antisemitic hate crime'

PM says Israel will complete its objectives in the war regardless of international pressure, ICC has 'no jurisdiction' over Israel.

Herzog:

'ICC being abused to deny Israel its basic rights'

Israeli President condemns attempt to have International Criminal Court issue arrest warrants against Israeli officials.

US legislators:

We will act against the ICC if warrants are issued for Israelis

Senators and members of Congress announced that they will pressure the court in The Hague to prevent the issuance of arrest warrants for senior Israelis due to the war in Gaza.

Concern in Israel:

ICC could issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials

Israeli officials continue to operate behind the scenes in various places to try to prevent the International Criminal Court in The Hague from issuing arrest warrants against senior Israeli officials.

Amid reports of ICC warrants

Israeli missions told to brace for antisemtic attacks

Foreign Minister Katz attacked intentions of issuing arrest warrants against Israeli officials. 'Warrants will provide support for the Hamas terror organization and the radical Islamic axis led by Iran.'

Israeli official:

ICC warrants against Israelis will not proceed without US support

A source in Israel said that if the US government expresses opposition to issuing arrest warrants against the Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and Chief of Staff, the ICC will not do so.

The Hague:

Burning object thrown at Israeli embassy

Dutch police arrest person suspected of throwing a burning object at Israel's embassy in The Hague.

Brother of hostage:

'Send representatives to talks in Egypt'

Danny Elgarat demands that the government send representatives to the talks in Egypt and act to bring back the hostages, including his brother Itzik.

Brother of hostage explains:

How the suit in The Hague can hurt Hamas

Moshe Or, the brother of the hostage Avinatan Or, explains to Arutz Sheva that the families of the hostages want the ICJ to issue warrants against Hamas leaders in all UN member states.

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.

On the path to demand justice:

Hostages' relatives set off to make history at Hague

Hostages' relatives travel to ICC, promising to bring Hamas terrorists to justice - for the sake of the world. 'Just because it happened in Israel doesn't mean it won't happen tomorrow in Europe or the United States.'

ICC prosecutor warns against Rafah operation

According to International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan, an Israeli offensive into Rafah exposes Israel to international prosecution.

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.

During Israel trial:

Lebanese judge becomes Hague President

Judge Nawaf Salam, Lebanon's representative to the International Court of Justice, elected court president as ICJ continues to hear genocide case against Israel. Ugandan Judge Julia Sebutinde, who voted with Israel, elected Vice President.

Call for Canada to investigate lone soldiers

A Canadian organization is calling for Canadian citizens who served in the IDF to be investigated for war crimes.

Mexico and Chile to ICC:

'Investigate possible crimes in PA territories'

Without directly mentioning Israel, Mexico and Chile ask International Criminal Court to investigate whether crimes have been committed in Palestinian Arab territories.

Prime Minister's Office:

'Accusations of incitement are laughably false'

Prime Minister Netanyahu's office released a statement defending the Prime Minister against South Africa's accusations of incitement to genocide.

South Africa's blood libel against Israel

Israel's army of Jewish soldiers is well aware of what genocide means because the Jewish People suffered a real genocide at the hands of the Nazis. There were no international aid organizations and shipments to relieve the suffering and hunger of Jews as they were shipped off to death camps. Op-ed.

We do not have to apologize for anything

Right is on our side. We are fighting pure evil and as Jabotinsky said: "We do not have to account to anybody." Opinion.

Watch live:

'Hamas tortured children, burned babies'

At the International Court of Justice, Israel responds to South Africa's accusations of 'genocide' in Gaza, explains Gaza war is direct result of October 7 massacre.

'Genocide Convention promised Jews: Never Again'

Full speech of Dr. Tal Becker at the International Court of Justice.

Senior rabbi to Hague:

"ICJ, Your verdict cannot defeat the word of God'

Leading Religious Zionist Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu warns the International Court at the Hague of the dire consequences of a ruling against Israel.

Report:

ICJ ruling may require Israel to preserve evidence

Report offers multiple possibilities for what the International Court of Justice may decide following the end of the hearing on South Africa's suit against Israel.

SWC to ICJ:

Hamas, not Israel, should be charged with genocide

Simon Wiesenthal Center director Rabbi Abraham Cooper warns South Africa's attempt to charge Israel with genocide a 'dark day for international law and justice.'

Dutch advertisers refuse signs for hostages

A billboard campaign for the hostages, to be displayed in Holland around the Hague, has been rejected by more than 10 public relations companies.

Combat Antisemitism Movement:

ICJ case similar to accusing Allies of genocide

Combat Antisemitism Movement says ICJ case against Israel is like accusing the Allies in WW2 of committing genocide against the Nazis.

File a suit against UNRWA at the Hague

UNRWA enables terrorists, educates towards terrorism and allows its facilities to be arm depts and rocket launching centers. The UN bears responsiblity for all this by letting it continue. Op-ed

International Court to begin hearing against Israel

The court will hear the case charging Israel with genocide in Gaza, the first such case ever brought.

WJC Pres.:

'Genocide charge propaganda to delegitimize Israel'

Amb. Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, condemns South African government's attempt to charge Israel with genocide at The Hague.

British MP:

'South Africa in danger of becoming terrorist proxy'

British Tory MP Sir Michael Ellis warned his country's Parliament that South Africa is becoming steadily more aligned with Iran and Hamas.

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.

ICC Prosecutor to visit Israel

Following a request from the families of the hostages, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan will meet with those affected by the events of October 7th.

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.

ICC chief prosecutor:

'We have jurisdiction over war crimes carried out by Hamas'

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan tells Reuters the court can rule on "war crimes" by Israel even though it is not a member state.

Upcoming conference:

Do judicial reform opponents provide weapons to the ICC?

During a conference next week, panelists will debate whether the opponents of the plan give fule to investigate Israel.

ICC chief prosecutor to visit Ramallah in October

Top PA official says UN Secretary General and chief prosecutor of International Criminal Court are expected to visit Ramallah.

EU Parliament backs ICC probe of Israeli 'war crimes'

European Union Parliament adopts statement in support of International Criminal Court's probe into possible war crimes by Israel.

PA denies ongoing security coordination with Israel

Palestinian officials deny Israeli claims that the security coordination between Israel and the PA is unaffected by the Jenin operation.

PLO official to ICC:

'Expedite the probe of the crimes of the occupation'

PLO official Hussein Al-Sheikh urges ICC chief prosecutor to expedite decision on probe of Israel's alleged crimes.

PA to ICC:

'Issue an arrest warrant against Ben Gvir'

PA claims National Security Minister supported the targeted killing of Palestinian Arabs.

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Putin

ICC accuses Putin and Russian minister of illegally transporting residents of Ukraine, including children, into Russia.

A-G: Immunity bill for soldiers opens them to Intl. prosecution

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara criticizes MK Zvika Fogel's bill to protect security forces from prosecution in Israel.

Republican senators introduce bill to sanction ICC

Bill cites the ICC's investigation of Israel and other American allies that do not recognize its authority.

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.

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.

Netanyahu:

'Despicable UN vote will not bind Israel'

PM in response to UN resolution on bringing Israel to The Hague: Jewish people are not occupying their land and eternal capital in Jerusalem

UNGA votes to send Israel to The Hague

In Shabbat vote, General Assembly votes 87 to 26 to have ICJ issue decision on 'occupation' of Judea and Samaria.

When antisemites sue the Jews

The suit that Al Jazeera has filed in the International Criminal Court could shine an embarrassing spotlight on the network itself. Op-ed.

Watch: Israel shuts down Al Jazeera's claims on Abu Aqleh death

Al Jazeera is accusing Israel of 'systematically' targeting its journalists and trying to take the case to the International Criminal Court.

ICC Prosecutor:

'I have a goal to visit Palestine in 2023'

For the first time since taking office, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan makes possible reference to the court's probe of Israel.

US opposed to Al Jazeera's ICC petition against Israel

State Department spokesman says US is opposed to Al Jazeera taking killing of its journalist to International Criminal Court.

PM Lapid: No one will investigate IDF soldiers

Israeli prime minister slams Al Jazeera's plans to file criminal complaint against Israel at The Hague.

Jordan Peterson: 'The fate of the world depends on Israel'

Renowned Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson told a 3000-strong crowd 'We need Jerusalem' with tears in his eyes.

Balad chairman:

'Lapid belongs in the International Criminal Court'

MK Samy Abu Shahadeh claims Israel's counterterrorism activity in Judea and Samaria is part of Lapid's election campaign.

Family of killed Al Jazeera journalist files complaint with ICC

Family of Shireen Abu Aqleh claims Israeli soldiers "deliberately targeted" the Al Jazeera journalist.

Al Jazeera turns to ICC over journalist's death

Al Jazeera assigns legal team to refer the killing of its journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh to International Criminal Court.