International Criminal Court
Turkey opens trial of Netanyahu, 34 other Israelis over Gaza-bound Sumud flotilla interception
Following the first hearing, the court ordered authorities to determine whether the defendants own assets in Turkey and upheld their arrest warrants.
Judge blocks sanctions against two US-based human rights orgs. over working with ICC against Israel
Hind Rajab Foundation asks ICC to investigate Israeli doctors over alleged Sde Teiman torture
US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court, hours after former judge wins Nobel
Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN's Francesca Albanese
US District Judge Richard Leon in Washington claimed that the Trump administration sought to regulate Francesca Albanese's speech because of the "idea or message expressed.”
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Hungary, Israel share 'special relationship,' Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar says
Magyar also said that Israel was an important economic partner of Hungary, and said that he would aim for a "pragmatic relationship."
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.
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."
US formally defends Israel in International Court of Justice genocide case
The US said in a formal filing that the claim of genocide was “false” and part of a broader campaign “to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Jewish people and to justify or encourage terrorism."
Israel brief to ICJ rejecting genocide claims likely delayed by Iran war
The ICJ had given Israel several extensions over the last year to file the brief, with the most recent extension being until March 12.
