ICJ

Accusing Israel of genocide is 'absurd', Olaf Scholz says in podcast

Scholz reaffirmed his support for Israel amid ongoing ICJ investigations into claims of genocide during a podcast interview with podcaster Tilo Jung.

17/02/2025

Trump tightens purse strings on South Africa over ICJ case against Israel

The United States allocated nearly $440 million in assistance to South Africa in 2023, the most recent US government data shows.

By REUTERS
08/02/2025

South Africa renews legal attacks on Israel as member of The Hague Group

The group is formed of representatives from South Africa, Belize, Cuba, Namibia, Bolivia, Honduras, Senegal, Colombia and Malaysia.

IDF to publish major update on war crimes probes in coming weeks, may include WCK case

The last significant update published by IDF on war crimes probes was in August after IDF Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi first started to provide public updates in May.

 Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam speaks at the presidential palace, in Baabda, Lebanon

Nawaf Salam appointed as Lebanon's new PM in landmark political shift

Salam is tasked with forming a government after two years of political deadlock, raising hopes for reform amid deep sectarian divisions

By STEVE GANOT/THE MEDIA LINE
14/01/2025

Ireland’s ICJ bid to redefine genocide suggests it knows accusations can't hold ground

LEGAL AFFAIRS: The definition of genocide is firmly established in the Genocide Convention and explicitly requires clear evidence of an intent to destroy a protected group.

By NATHAN KLABIN/THE MEDIA LINE
20/12/2024
THE IRISH flag atop the historic post office in Dublin.

Ireland's 'reincarnation of ancient antisemitism': Amb. Erlich defends embassy closure

Israel closed its embassy in Ireland following anti-Israel policies, with Ambassador Dana Erlich supporting the move while Opposition Leader Lapid criticized it as "a victory for antisemitism."

20/12/2024
 (Illustrative) Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar over a back drop of an Irish and Palestinian flag.

FM Sa'ar decides to close Ireland embassy over 'antisemitic actions, rhetoric'

The Foreign Ministry also announced that Israel will be opening a new embassy in Moldova.

 Canada's Justin Trudeau tours the Toronto Holocaust Museum in North York, Ontario, Canada

Canada will follow ICC warrant and arrest Netanyahu, Gallant if they enter country, Trudeau says

"We are one of the founding members of the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice. We will abide by all the regulations of the international court," he said.

How South Africa uses anti-Israel rhetoric in the ICJ

A recent report from the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy finds links between South Africa's ruling party and Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran.

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