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Report: Palestinians Committed War Crimes During Gaza Op

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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."

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

PA 'Confident' UNHRC Committee Will Find Israel Guilty

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UK Awards Livni Special 'War Crimes' Immunity

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

Putin Makes it Illegal to Deny Nazi War Crimes

Russian President signs legislation introducing harsh punishments for justification or denial of Nazi war crimes.

Abbas Charges 'Ethnic Cleansing' in 'Occupied' Jerusalem

Abbas claims Israel guilty of 'war crimes' for allowing movement of citizens in capital, announces new fund to 'defend Jerusalem.'

Abbas Refrains from Condemning Syrian War Crimes

Spokesman claims Abbas, PA policy is to focus ignore any conflicts irrelevant to the interests of the Palestinian Arab people.

Report Claims Evidence of Organ Harvesting in Syria

Free Syrian Army tells Al-Arabiya that Assad's regime forces are harvesting prisoners' organs and selling them.

U.S., UN Horrified by Photo Evidence of Syria War Crimes

Photos which show that Syrian government officials committed war crimes are 'horrible to look at,' says State Dept. Spokeswoman.

New Photo Evidence Shows Assad's Gruesome War Crimes

A new report offers photographic evidence that Syrian government officials committed systematic torture and killing.

PA: 'If You Build, We'll Sue At The Hague'

PA chief negotiator threatens to take Israel to Hague over 'war crimes' if Judea Samaria construction plans are announced next week.

Rome: Scuffles Outside Home of Nazi War Criminal

Scuffles erupted outside the Rome home of Nazi war criminal Erich Priebke, as he celebrated his 100th birthday.

Researchers to UN: Make WWII Archives Public

Leading British and American researchers campaigning to have the UN make its archived files on cases against World War II criminals public.

UN Panel: Qaddafi Committed War Crimes

UN panel finds that Libyan leader Qaddafi has committed war crimes and crimes against humanity - and that rebels, too, committed some war crimes.

Hizbullah Fortifying South Lebanon

Hizbullah is fortifying south Lebanon and placing bunkers and weapons caches amidst the civillian population in accelerated preparations for war.

Int'l Criminal Court at The Hague to Probe Libya War Crimes

The International Criminal Court at The Hague is opening an investigation into alleged war crimes in Libya.

Polish Anti-Zionists Hang ‘Wanted’ Posters for Livni, Barak

Knesset Members visiting Poland for Holocaust Remembrance Day were met by anti-Zionist “Wanted” posters for Barak and Livni.

UK Attorney General Wants Veto for Warrants against Israelis

United Kingdom Attorney General suggests amending law to give her power to veto arrest warrants for foreign political figures.

Appeal to Court to Declare Hamas Terrorists ‘War Criminals’

While the Cabinet weighs freeing Hamas terrorists for Gilad Shalit, an appeal to the High Court demands that others be tried for war crimes.

Turmoil in Canada over Alleged War Crimes in Afghanistan

A veteran Canadian foreign service officer has charged the government with hiding war crimes in Afghanistan. Goldstone has not commented.

Australia to Deport Suspect in WWII Murder

Australia will deport a man suspected of murdering a Jewish youth in Budapest during World War II.

Britain Refuses to Arrest Israeli Defense Minister

A London court Tuesday evening rejected a petition by 16 Arabs who demanded an order that authorities arrest Barak for alleged war crimes.