International Criminal Court

Israel Katz's populist push to pardon Elor Azaria puts Israel at serious risk - comment

Azaria was not convicted of mere "negligent homicide", but of manslaughter for his actions in 2016.

Israeli soldier Elor Azaria, who was caught on video shooting a wounded Palestinian assailant in the head as he lay on the ground, sits during a hearing at a military appeals court in Tel Aviv during which he was charged with manslaughter on April 18, 2016.
US President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One as he departs Bismarck Municipal Airport on July 01, 2026 in Bismarck, North Dakota. Trump traveled to North Dakota to attend the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication.

Trump administration launches campaign to dismantle ICC efforts to infringe on US sovereignty

Rocket trails are seen in the sky amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks above the Israeli coastal city of Netanya on March 23, 2026.

Iran targeted civilians as tactic of war, new report pushes IRGC accountability - interview

IDF MILITARY ADVOCATE GENERAL Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir seen speaking at the Israel Bar Association's annual conference in Eilat, May 2026.

IDF legal chief to issue key rulings on Gaza war crimes allegations in coming weeks - exclusive


Leadership changes, potential new charges: What's next for the ICC and Israel? - analysis

For the time being, the ICC Prosecution and Israel have their hands full with fighting another round over whether the ICC has jurisdiction over Israelis.

 Benjamin Netanyahu in front of the ICC headquarters (illustrative).

Ben-Gvir: I'm not afraid to leave gov't if Netanyahu crosses my red lines

“A partial deal is the wrong thing to do,” he said. “My stance on deals is very well known. We can bring them to their knees and cut off their oxygen.”

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Jews, Ministers and MK's visit the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, on Jerusalem Day, May 26, 2025.

ICJ seat goes to Jordan's UN Ambassador Mahmoud Hmoud

Jordanian diplomat Mahmoud Hmoud was elected to serve on the ICJ, filling the vacancy left by Nawaf Salam of Lebanon.

 International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds a hearing to allow parties to give their views on the legal consequences of Israel's 'occupation' of the Palestinian territories before eventually issuing a non-binding legal opinion in The Hague, Netherlands, February 19, 2024.

‘Criticism of Israel’s gov't should not be labeled antisemitic,’ Norwegian FM tells 'Post'

In terms of antisemitism, Eide was clear that “there is no tolerance for connecting a legitimate critique of a particular government’s choices with antisemitism.”

 Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide met with The Jerusalem Post on May 27, 2025.

Sa'ar praises Hungary for approving bill to quit the International Criminal Court

Hungary's parliament approved a bill on Tuesday that will start the country's year-long withdrawal process from the International Criminal Court.

THE INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court building in The Hague: The ICC has no viable plan to bring to justice the Hamas leaders who conceived the mega-atrocity in Israel, or the terrorist organization’s supporters who slaughtered 1,200 civilians and seized 251 people as hostages on October 7, 2023

ICC prosecutor issued warrants for Netanyahu to make West 'turn against Israel' - exclusive

A senior Western diplomat with firsthand knowledge of the ICC case describes Khan's motivations in issuing arrest warrants for Israeli leaders.

 Benjamin Netanyahu in front of the ICC headquarters (illustrative).

In boost to Israel, ICC Appeals Court reverses lower court ruling

The decision sends the jurisdictional fight back to the ICC lower court to fully explore Israel's jurisdictional objections to the arrest warrants.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attend an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, at the President's residence in Jerusalem on April 26, 2023

Israeli NGO leads legal fight for victims of Hamas atrocities across int'l borders

The organization represents over 350 direct victims of the October 7 atrocities—survivors of attacks on southern Israeli communities, bereaved families, and hostages with their families.

 Israeli international criminal law attorney Yael Vias Gvirsman.

If Moses freed the Jews today, the UN would condemn him as a war criminal - opinion

The International Criminal Court would issue arrest warrants charging the Israelite leaders with genocide and other versions of the blood libel.

UNITED NATIONS High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk holds a news conference in Damascus, in January. The UN would have condemned Moses and Aaron as war criminals, says the writer.

Belgian PM says he would ignore Netanyahu ICC arrest warrant, cites 'realpolitik'

"I don't think there is a single European country that would arrest Netanyahu if he were on its territory, " he continued.

 (L-R) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Belgian Prime Minister  Bart De Wever over a backdrop of the ICC.