ICJ

How Israel could have avoided ICC warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant

ICC: Attempts to secure the agreement of Israel to allow Gaza access should not be conflated with the planning of actual mission deployments.

Why South Africa is breaking away from its western allies

As South Africa strengthens ties with Iran, China, and Russia while challenging Israel at the ICJ, experts examine whether ideology or pragmatism is driving Pretoria's controversial diplomatic moves.

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.

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