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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ICC ruling body to conduct investigation into alleged misconduct by war crimes prosecutor - sources

Khan has denied allegations of misconduct that were reported to the court's governing body last month. At that time he asked the court's own internal oversight body to investigate them.

09/11/2024

The Hague is detached from reality in its views

The judges in The Hague clearly need to be reminded that, a mere nine months ago, evildoers from Gaza launched a murderous attack on peaceful citizens, whose only sin was being Jews.

By DAVID BEN-BASAT
03/08/2024
(L-R): International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

ICC delays arrest warrants process against PM, Gallant

The decision permits UK, other countries to oppose the jurisdiction.

South Africa's National Assembly re-elects Cyril Ramaphosa as president

General elections in South Africa were held on May 29 to elect a new National Assembly, and were the seventh democratic elections held since the end of the Apartheid regime.

14/06/2024

'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
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