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ICC: Americans may have committed war crimes in Afghanistan

ICC prosecutors say there are preliminary grounds to believe U.S. forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan in 2003 and 2004.

ICC: Americans may have committed war crimes in Afghanistan

US to face Hague war crimes investigation?

Foreign Policy magazine claims that International Criminal Court at the Hague is considering investigating US war crimes in Afghanistan.

US to face Hague war crimes investigation?

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

PA disappointed by ICC visit

PA official blasts ICC for procrastinating in probing alleged Israeli "war crimes" in Gaza.

PA disappointed by ICC visit

ICC has 'no deadline' on war crimes probe

Official with International Criminal Court says there is no deadline on investigating alleged Israeli and Palestinian "war crimes" in Gaza.

ICC has 'no deadline' on war crimes probe

War crimes investigators seek access to refugees in Europe

UN war crimes investigators asked European countries to allow them access to Syrian refugees who could help them document war crimes.

 War crimes investigators seek access to refugees in Europe

Amnesty denounces 'appalling abuse' in Syrian jails

Amnesty International says Syrian authorities are committing torture on a "massive scale" in government prisons.

Amnesty denounces 'appalling abuse' in Syrian jails

British summons of Israeli MK 'act of national terrorism'

After MK Livni was summoned for questioning, ex-Ambassador Prosor warns against the subtle diplomatic traps at play.

British summons of Israeli MK 'act of national terrorism'

Ban Ki-moon accused of war crimes

A writer in Haaretz, of all places, says UN chief is to blame for Hamas's firing rockets from inside UN facilities.

Ban Ki-moon accused of war crimes

Russia accused of committing war crimes in Syria

Amnesty International says Russia 'directly targeted' civilians with no military aim, killing hundreds; strikes hit hospitals, market.

Russia accused of committing war crimes in Syria

Bangladesh executes opposition leaders

Two senior Bangladesh opposition leaders hanged for war crimes, including genocide and rape.

Bangladesh executes opposition leaders

Petition to Arrest PM in London Nearing 80,000 Signatures

British government issues response to petition to arrest Netanyahu, notes visiting heads of state have immunity.

Petition to Arrest PM in London Nearing 80,000 Signatures

NGO Documents Syrian Regime's 'War Crimes' Near Damascus

Bombings timed to terrorize civilians and use of starvation in Eastern Ghouta blockade constitutes 'crimes against humanity,' says Amnesty.

NGO Documents Syrian Regime's 'War Crimes' Near Damascus

ICC to Reopen Mavi Marmara Case Against IDF

Deputy FM Hotovely slams ICC for becoming 'Palestinian propaganda tool,' after it decides to reopen flotilla 'war crimes' charges.

ICC to Reopen Mavi Marmara Case Against IDF

Former Nazi's Conviction Must 'Pave the Way' for More

Jewish groups praise Oskar Groening's conviction, but call on European authorities 'not to relent' in bringing all living Nazis to justice.

Former Nazi's Conviction Must 'Pave the Way' for More

MK Zoabi Gives Second Hamas Interview in a Week

Radical Arab Knesset member talks to official Hamas paper, accusing the Knesset she is part of with 'war crimes.'

MK Zoabi Gives Second Hamas Interview in a Week

Policy Shakeup: Israel Partially Cooperates With the ICC

In departure from long-standing policy, Israel sends special team to The Hague to try and shelve PA's 'war crimes' charges.

Policy Shakeup: Israel Partially Cooperates With the ICC

Did Israel Ask Britain to Vote for Anti-Israel Resolution at UN?

British Jewish news website says PM Netanyahu asked Britain to vote in favor of UN endorsing anti-Israel report on Gaza.

Did Israel Ask Britain to Vote for Anti-Israel Resolution at UN?

Netanyahu: The UNHRC Isn't Interested in the Facts

Prime Minister Netanyahu blasts UNHRC's decision to endorse "war crimes" report against Israel.

Netanyahu: The UNHRC Isn't Interested in the Facts

UNESCO Condemns 'Barbaric' ISIS Attacks on Cultural Sites

Destruction of artifacts in Nimrud, Hatra may be 'war crimes,' it alleges.

UNESCO Condemns 'Barbaric' ISIS Attacks on Cultural Sites

PA: Next Step is an ICC Investigation of Israel

After submitting case Erekat says PA pressing for investigation to be launched, while outlining diplomatic warfare strategy.

PA: Next Step is an ICC Investigation of Israel

Barghouti: We Will Prove Israeli 'War Crimes'

PLO Council member Mustafa Barghouti looks to put Israel on trial as Palestinians hand over materials for ICC 'war crimes' probe.

Barghouti: We Will Prove Israeli 'War Crimes'

PA to Use UN Report in Suing Israel at ICC for 'War Crimes'

'Palestine' representative at UNHRC unveils proposal to adopt new report and thereby allow it to be used in 'lawfare' at The Hague.

PA to Use UN Report in Suing Israel at ICC for 'War Crimes'

'Warping the reality'

UN Report Accuses Israel and Hamas of Possible War Crimes

Long-awaited UN probe report presents anti-Israel findings, Liberman responds: 'UN is committing crimes against humanity.'

UN Report Accuses Israel and Hamas of Possible War Crimes

Expert: Israel Didn't Commit War Crimes in Gaza

NGO Monitor's legal advisor dismisses accusations that Israel committed war crimes in Gaza.

Expert: Israel Didn't Commit War Crimes in Gaza

PA 'Lawfare' Against Israel at ICC to Commence Next Week

PA to submit first 'war crimes' file next Thursday, in attempt to open legal war against Israel over last summer's war in Gaza.

PA 'Lawfare' Against Israel at ICC to Commence Next Week

ICC Delegation Headed to Israel to Probe 'War Crimes' Claims

Palestinians claim visit is good sign ICC is serious about their report, but Israeli official says visit is routine for preliminary probe.

ICC Delegation Headed to Israel to Probe 'War Crimes' Claims

Report: Investigators Have War Crime Case Against Syria

CIJA has built three war crimes cases against brutal Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria.

Report: Investigators Have War Crime Case Against Syria

ICC Threatens Israel to Provide Information for Probe

ICC prosecutor says if Israel does not hand over information on Gaza op, she will be forced to open full-scale 'war crimes' investigation.

ICC Threatens Israel to Provide Information for Probe

ICC Not to Prosecute ISIS for War Crimes

Islamic State, despite legacy of genocide, rape, and enslavement, not under ICC's 'jurisdiction' - so why is the non-state PA?

ICC Not to Prosecute ISIS for War Crimes

PA Officially Joins ICC to Sue Israel for 'War Crimes'

PA's ICC request takes effect on April 1 to charge 'settlements' and 'war crimes,' even as PA source admits the move will likely backfire.

PA Officially Joins ICC to Sue Israel for 'War Crimes'

Hamas: Amnesty Report 'Adopts the Israeli Version' of the Story

Hamas criticizes a report by Amnesty International accusing the group of war crimes as being unbalanced.

Hamas: Amnesty Report 'Adopts the Israeli Version' of the Story

Leftist Group in Paris Accuses IDF of 'Crimes Against Humanity'

FIDH claims Gaza terrorists' indiscriminate attacks on civilians didn't give IDF 'carte blanche' to commit 'war crimes' in Gaza war.

Leftist Group in Paris Accuses IDF of 'Crimes Against Humanity'

Report: Palestinians Committed War Crimes During Gaza Op

Amnesty International report finds Palestinian terror groups showed 'disregard' for civilian lives during Operation Protective Edge.

Report: Palestinians Committed War Crimes During Gaza Op

UN Offers to Share Names of Syrian War Crimes Suspects

UNHRC c'tee in charge of investigating Syria to share names of war crimes suspects with state prosecutors, after ICC bid falls flat.

UN Offers to Share Names of Syrian War Crimes Suspects

PA to Submit First ICC 'War Crimes' Charge on April Fools' Day

In uncanny timing, PA's first complaint against Israel over 'war crimes' including 'Gaza war and settlement activity' to come April 1.

PA to Submit First ICC 'War Crimes' Charge on April Fools' Day

UN Panel Ready to Release List of Syrian 'War Criminals'

UN investigators say they are prepared to publish secret lists of alleged war criminals in Syria.

UN Panel Ready to Release List of Syrian 'War Criminals'

IDF's Top Legal Expert Unconcerned by ICC 'War Crimes' Probe

Maj. Gen. Efroni says IDF is conducting investigations on operation that should make ICC trial superfluous.

IDF's Top Legal Expert Unconcerned by ICC 'War Crimes' Probe

Lawfare

Abbas Forms Committee to Sue Israel for 'War Crimes' at ICC

Abbas appoints Erekat to head group preparing documents to sue Israel for Gaza op, which Abbas's Fatah took part in committing war crimes.

Abbas Forms Committee to Sue Israel for 'War Crimes' at ICC

UN Probe's Schabas Admits 'I Don't Respect Israeli Leaders'

In interview following resignation over PLO work, UN 'war crimes' probe head slams 'childish' Israeli reaction and targets Netanyahu.

UN Probe's Schabas Admits 'I Don't Respect Israeli Leaders'

Head of UN's Gaza Probe Resigns

William Schabas resigns as head of the UN commission probing Israel's actions in Gaza, citing Israeli allegations of bias.

Head of UN's Gaza Probe Resigns

'No state, no case'

Netanyahu: Israel Rejects the 'Absurd' ICC War Crimes Probe

PM condemns 'folly' of letting 'Hamas press charges on Israel,' noting ICC's rules breached by letting 'non-state' PA sue Israel.

Netanyahu: Israel Rejects the 'Absurd' ICC War Crimes Probe

ICC Launches Probe into Israeli 'War Crimes'

ICC prosecutor opens a preliminary probe into possible war crimes committed by Israel. Netanyahu: This decision is scandalous.

ICC Launches Probe into Israeli 'War Crimes'

Turkish PM Compares Netanyahu to Paris Terrorists

In continuing war of words between Turkey and Netanyahu, Turkey's PM Davutoglo claims Israel's PM has committed 'crimes against humanity.'

Turkish PM Compares Netanyahu to Paris Terrorists

PA Envoy: ICC Can Start Investigating Israel's 'War Crimes'

The PA's representative at the UN says the ICC can begin examining Israeli "war crimes" without waiting until the PA becomes a member.

PA Envoy: ICC Can Start Investigating Israel's 'War Crimes'

British Activists Seek to Sue Israel Over Flotilla 'War Crimes'

British activists who were on the Mavi Marmara looking into suing Israeli commanders for alleged “war crimes” committed during the flotilla.

British Activists Seek to Sue Israel Over Flotilla 'War Crimes'

Netanyahu: The PA, Not Israel, Should Fear the ICC

Netanyahu responds to Abbas's ICC move by noting the PA's pact with Hamas, vulnerability to prosecution for war crimes.

Netanyahu: The PA, Not Israel, Should Fear the ICC

Islamic Bloc Supports PA Bid to Prosecute Israel

Organization of Islamic Cooperation says it supports Abbas's bid to prosecute Israel for war crimes at ICC.

Islamic Bloc Supports PA Bid to Prosecute Israel

Ya'alon: Abbas 'Never Came to Terms with Israel's Existence'

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon slams Abbas's UN tirade, claims incitement-laced speech 'detached from reality.'

Ya'alon: Abbas 'Never Came to Terms with Israel's Existence'

US Slams Abbas Over 'War Crimes' Accusations Against Israel

Abbas accuses Israel of 'genocide' at the UN General Assembly - prompting a sharp rebuke from Washington.

US Slams Abbas Over 'War Crimes' Accusations Against Israel

Released: The "Official" List of Hamas Violations of Int'l Law

NY-based legal rights group publishes list of blatant Hamas violations, ahead of UN investigation of Israeli "war crimes."

Released: The "Official" List of Hamas Violations of Int'l Law

Israeli UN Rep Prosor Demands UN Action on Hamas War Crimes

Israel's ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor is demanding that the UN Security Council act on Hamas' war crimes

Israeli UN Rep Prosor Demands UN Action on Hamas War Crimes

PA 'Confident' UNHRC Committee Will Find Israel Guilty

PA FM in Venezuela says commission will 'demonstrate Israel committed war crimes, crimes against humanity.'

PA 'Confident' UNHRC Committee Will Find Israel Guilty

Arab Party Calls to Investigate Netanyahu for 'War Crimes'

Tibi's party demands Attorney General launch a formal investigation against PM, Defense Minister Ya’alon and Chief of Staff Gantz.

Arab Party Calls to Investigate Netanyahu for 'War Crimes'

Israel, U.S. Reject UN's Gaza Panel

Israel’s Foreign Ministry blasts UNHRC panel on Gaza, says panel members have already made up their minds.

Israel, U.S. Reject UN's Gaza Panel

UN Names Panel to Investigate Israeli 'War Crimes'

Canada's William Schabas to head UNHRC panel that will investigate allegations that Israel violated humanitarian law.

UN Names Panel to Investigate Israeli 'War Crimes'

PA Foreign Minister: We'll Take Israel to ICC for War Crimes

PA Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki says his government would take Israel to court over "war crimes" in Gaza.

PA Foreign Minister: We'll Take Israel to ICC for War Crimes

Ron Prosor Hits Back at UN 'War Crimes' Accusation

After Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon accuses Israel of 'war crimes' in Gaza, Israeli ambassador to the UN calls out anti-Israel bias.

Ron Prosor Hits Back at UN 'War Crimes' Accusation

UN Rights Chief: ISIS 'Almost Certainly' Committed War Crimes

UN's human rights chief, Navi Pillay, says ISIS terrorists have almost certainly committed war crimes by executing hundreds in Iraq.

UN Rights Chief: ISIS 'Almost Certainly' Committed War Crimes

UK Awards Livni Special 'War Crimes' Immunity

Temporary immunity from 'ideological legal stunts' ahead of Livni London visit; Abbas freely visits despite Hamas unity.

UK Awards Livni Special 'War Crimes' Immunity