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ICC suspends prosecutor Karim Khan following sexual misconduct investigation

The court's governing body's executive bureau has ruled Khan had committed serious misconduct following an 18-month-long probe into accusations

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Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan talks while waiting for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to appear via video link before the International Criminal Court (ICC), in The Hague, Netherlands, Friday, March 14, 2025.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the State Comptroller elections at the plenum of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 3, 2026.

Israel’s policy on the future of Gaza, West Bank - opinion

But what is Israel’s long-term policy in the Gaza Strip? There was short-lived enthusiasm both by Netanyahu and the rest of the government about Trump’s Middle East Riviera program in Feb 2025.

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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.

South Africa’s ICJ delay request may ease pressure on Israel - analysis

South Africa’s request for an 18 month extension could delay further ICJ hearings in its genocide case against Israel until 2029 or 2030.

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IDF Military Advocate General (MAG) Maj. Gen. Itay Offir.

Israel under 'unprecedented delegitimization attacks' from several global tribunals, IDF MAG says

To date, Offir's first major public decision was to withdraw indictments against five IDF soldiers who were indicted in the saga of the alleged beating of a Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Chaos erupts at Philippine Senate as gunshots ring out during attempted arrest

Gunshots rang out at the Philippine Senate as tensions escalated over the attempted arrest of a top senator wanted by the ICC.

MAY 13, 2026ByREUTERS
General view of the Filipino flag and the Senate of the Philippines official logo, at the Senate of the Philippines, before the State of the Nation Address SONA 2024.

'Qatari Octopus': Israel files criminal complaint over ICC corruption

Shurat HaDin accuses Doha of bribing ICC prosecutor Karim Khan and using private intelligence operatives to target his alleged sexual assault victim, calling for an urgent international investigation

MAY 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
ICC CHIEF Prosecutor Karim Khan in The Hague.

Qatar’s alleged influence over ICC prosecutor raises concerns about legal neutrality - editorial

Allegations of Qatar’s influence over the ICC prosecutor raise serious concerns about the impartiality and fairness of the global legal system, threatening its integrity and objectivity.

APRIL 29, 2026ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Exterior view of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.

ICC orders $8.5 million in compensation for victims of Timbuktu Islamist who imposed Sharia law

The reparations will largely be in the form of collective rehabilitation measures.

APRIL 28, 2026ByREUTERS
International Court of Justice (ICJ) President Yuji Iwasawa (R) delivers a speech during a celebratory session marking the 80th anniversary of the ICJ in The Hague on April 17, 2026.

Recording reveals Qatar promised to 'look after' ICC prosecutor Khan if he pursued Netanyahu - WSJ

According to the WSJ report, which cited a witness and an audio recording, Qatar ordered an investigation to discredit the sexual assault allegations brought against Khan.

APRIL 28, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan speaks during an interview with Reuters in The Hague, Netherlands February 12, 2024.

Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel, Russia from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut

The Venice Biennale jury announced it will refrain from considering artists from countries with leaders facing ICC charges, including Israel and Russia.

APRIL 24, 2026ByREUTERS
82nd Venice Film Festival Director Alberto Barbera and President of the Venice Biennale Pietrangelo Buttafuoco pose for a photo, in Venice, Italy, August 27, 2025; illustrative.

Philippine ex-president Duterte must stand trial for murder, ICC rules

Duterte was arrested last March, with prosecutors alleging he created, funded, and armed death squads to target and kill suspected ​narcotics peddlers and ​users.

APRIL 23, 2026ByREUTERS
Protesters hold placards in front of the International Criminal Court (ICC) ahead of the ruling on the appeal by the former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague on April 22, 2026.

Magyar says Netanyahu would face arrest if he came to Hungary, but invitation remains

The Magyar said that if Hungary remains an ICC member and a person wanted by the court enters its territory, “that person must be taken into custody.”

APRIL 21, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

ICC votes to advance disciplinary measures against prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual assault claims

In a vote on Wednesday by a core group of member states, 15 voted in favor, two abstained and four voted against moving forward with the process.

APRIL 2, 2026ByREUTERS
International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan talks during an interview with Reuters in The Hague, Netherlands, January 16, 2025.

Allegations against ICC war crimes prosecutor still under review despite report he was cleared

A memo to court staff said: "The disciplinary process before the Bureau is ongoing and remains confidential. No decisions have been taken."

MARCH 22, 2026ByREUTERS
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan speaks during an interview with Reuters about the violence in Israel and Gaza in The Hague, Netherlands October 12, 2023