Hague

The Hague is a major city in the Netherlands and is often described as the country's de facto capital city.

In addition to hosting the Dutch seat of government, the city is also known for being a major center of international law. The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the International Criminal Court (ICC), and the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), among over 200 other organizations and institutions, are both based in the city.

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'Irrelevant order of antisemitic court': Outrage sparked amid ICJ ruling

Following the ICJ's ruling on Friday, forcing Israel to halt its operations against Hamas in Rafah, many politicians and various experts expressed their opinions on the ICJ and its ruling.

By RINA BASSIST , JERUSALEM POST STAFF
24/05/2024

My Word: The Hague’s moral haze leaves a stain on history

Khan wanted to leave his mark. And he has. It’s a dark, bloody bruise. A stain on history. 

Yoav Gallant: ICC prosecutor trying to deny Israeli right to self-defense

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant responded to arrest warrants that could be made against him and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling it "disgraceful."

Denying Israel's right to self-defense dangerous and 'unthinkable,' legal expert warns ICJ

“To deny Israel, that inherent right” of self-defense, “is unthinkable,” Foreign Ministry legal adviser Tamar Kaplan Tourgeman told the ICJ.

British-Palestinian doctor denied entry to Schengen Area, rights group call for investigation

The man, a British-Palestinian national and surgeon, was invited to speak at several events highlighting the war in Gaza, including an event at The Hague.

 Protesters call for Russian President Putin to go to jail instead of another term in the Kremlin

Protesters call for Putin to be put on trial in The Hague

"We need to raise awareness about Putin's crimes internationally, he must be held accountable," said Dina Musina, who works for a Berlin based NGO supporting Russian prisoners.

By REUTERS
07/05/2024
 Emergency workers stand near the Israeli embassy in Stockholm, January 31, 2024

Burning object thrown at Israeli embassy in Hague, one arrested

There has been a rapid rise in the number of hate crimes reported across Europe since the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza began last October.

By REUTERS
21/03/2024

Day 2 of ICJ hearing on Israel's 'occupation' of the West Bank

This is the second day of a six-day hearing on the dispute between Israel and Palestinians.

Israel has no veto power over Palestinian statehood, PA tells ICJ

The ICJ is expected to hear half-hour statements from 49 countries and three international organizations, in addition to the PA’s three-hour legal argument presented Monday.

Representatives of hostage families arrive at the Hague to file complaint against Hamas leaders

On October 7, Hamas carried out a cross-border raid on southern Israel in which 1,200 Israelis were killed and around 240 were taken hostage, according to Israeli tallies.

By REUTERS
14/02/2024
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