International Criminal Court

Israel brief to ICJ rejecting genocide claims likely delayed by Iran war

The ICJ had given Israel several extensions over the last year to file the brief, with the most recent extension being until March 12.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Judges arrive at the International Court of Justice at the start of a hearing where South Africa requests new emergency measures over Israel's attacks on Rafah, as part of an ongoing case South Africa filed at the ICJ in December last year, The Hague, Netherlands May 17, 2024.
Iranian Protesters gather around burning cars near a masque while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran, on January 8, 2026.

Iranian opposition orgs. urge ICC probe into regime's alleged crimes against humanity

Legal analysts cited in Western coverage say the ICC faces jurisdictional challenges because Iran is not a member of the Rome Statute.

|ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
President Isaac Herzog meets with President of the United Nations General Assembly Annalena Baerbock, ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2025

In Davos, Herzog calls for ICC measures against Netanyahu, Gallant to be lifted

Speaking Tuesday in Davos after arriving for the World Economic Forum, Herzog raised the issue in a meeting with United Nations General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
Wikipedia homepage on the computer screen under magnifying glass. Wikipedia is a free Internet encyclopedia.

Wikipedia's Israel page now unequivocally states Jewish state is 'committing genocide'

The edit was made on December 11 and has not been reversed since, despite extensive discussion between editors. The section appears at the end of the third paragraph in the top section of the page.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER

In boost to Israel, ICC Appeals Court reverses lower court ruling

The decision sends the jurisdictional fight back to the ICC lower court to fully explore Israel's jurisdictional objections to the arrest warrants.

APRIL 24, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attend an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, at the President's residence in Jerusalem on April 26, 2023

Israeli NGO leads legal fight for victims of Hamas atrocities across int'l borders

The organization represents over 350 direct victims of the October 7 atrocities—survivors of attacks on southern Israeli communities, bereaved families, and hostages with their families.

APRIL 21, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Israeli international criminal law attorney Yael Vias Gvirsman.

If Moses freed the Jews today, the UN would condemn him as a war criminal - opinion

The International Criminal Court would issue arrest warrants charging the Israelite leaders with genocide and other versions of the blood libel.

APRIL 11, 2025ByGERALD M. STEINBERG
UNITED NATIONS High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk holds a news conference in Damascus, in January. The UN would have condemned Moses and Aaron as war criminals, says the writer.

Belgian PM says he would ignore Netanyahu ICC arrest warrant, cites 'realpolitik'

"I don't think there is a single European country that would arrest Netanyahu if he were on its territory, " he continued.

APRIL 7, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
(L-R) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever over a backdrop of the ICC.

Israel Foreign Ministry recommends that tourists not travel to Bolivia

After dozens of Israelis were turned away at Bolivian border, Foreign Ministry urges caution for Israeli travellers.

APRIL 6, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Bolivian President Luis Arce participates in a ceremony celebrating the Day of the Sea, which commemorates Bolivia's maritime claims, in La Paz, Bolivia March 23, 2025.

Trump: Netanyahu may visit US next week

Trump said that he spoke with Netanyahu, adding that Netanyahu may visit the US next week.

APRIL 3, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN, REUTERS
US President Donald Trump meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, DC.

ICC prosecutor Khan accused of retaliation for sexual misconduct allegation, sources say

Karim Khan denies wrongdoing as UN investigates claims of retaliation tied to sexual misconduct reports at ICC.

APRIL 3, 2025ByREUTERS
INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT Prosecutor Karim Khan rewards Islamic terrorism, the writer charges.

Hungary withdraws from 'politicized' ICC during Netanyahu visit

Gulyás said that the government will initiate the withdrawal procedure on Thursday.

APRIL 3, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Mrs. Sara Netanyahu were recently received by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his wife with an honor guard at a welcoming ceremony in Budapest.

Netanyahu to meet Viktor Orban in Hungary, amid fears of ICC arrest

Hungary emphasized that Netanyahu would not be arrested during his visit despite the International Criminal Court's existing arrest warrant against him.

APRIL 2, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN
Prime Minister Viktor Orban shakes hands with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during joint statements at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Israel's Netanyahu heads to Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant

Netanyahu is due to meet Orban ahead of a press conference at around 1000 GMT.

APRIL 2, 2025ByREUTERS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Hungary's controversial right-wing, anti-immigrant prime minister, Viktor Orban who is visiting Israel