ICC
The International Criminal Court (ICC), based in The Hague in The Netherlands is the world's sole permanent court with the power to prosecute individuals for international crimes. These crimes include genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and crimes of aggression.
Typically, cases will advance to the ICC once they have cycled through local and national courts with no prosecution of crimes.
As of September 2021, 123 countries are signed on the Rome Statute, the binding legal treaty that enacted the creation of the court and serves as its legal guide. Israel signed on to the Statute on December 31, 2000, but its signature was never approved or accepted.
The Judicial Division is the body of lawmakers that hears cases, headed by the president. Cases are brought to the Judicial Division by the Prosecutor.
On March 3, 2021, then-ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda announced the opening of a full war crimes probe against Israel and Hamas, focusing on the Gaza wars in 2014 and 2018, as well as the launching of rockets by Hamas against Israeli civilians and the settlement enterprise.
Trump administration imposes sanctions on ICC judges, US Treasury says
Washington designated Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda, Luz del Carmen Ibanez Carranza of Peru, Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini Gansou of Benin, and Beti Hohler of Slovenia.
Leadership changes, potential new charges: What's next for the ICC and Israel? - analysis
Ben-Gvir: I'm not afraid to leave gov't if Netanyahu crosses my red lines
ICC prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Ben-Gvir, Smotrich before going on leave - report
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.
ICC governing Assembly confirms Karim Khan's leave of absence due to sexual abuse allegations
Deputy ICC Prosecutors Mame Mandiaye Niang and Nazhat Shameem Khan are due to run the office during his absence, said the Assembly.
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan on leave from position amid sexual misconduct probe
In a letter sent to his staff and seen by Reuters, the prosecutor said that he had been keeping his position under constant review. "I have made the considered decision to take leave, he said.
ICC decided to charge Netanyahu after Khan accused of sexual assault - report
Shortly after being confronted by ICC staff about the sexual assault complaint, he canceled his planned visit to Israel and announced the warrants.
Romanian presidential candidates divided over Netanyahu ICC arrest warrant
Romania's presidential race has a new issue dividing voters: whether or not to invite Prime Minister Netanyahu while he has an active ICC arrest warrant.
ICC chief prosecutor warned against publicizing new arrest requests for Israelis - report
Two sources told the British daily that Khan was readying to issue new requests for order against alleged Israeli suspects.
Why Israel’s ICJ boycott could undermine its recent legal winning streak - analysis
Despite recent court victories, Israel’s ICJ boycott over Gaza aid hearings could muddy its global image.
UN's Guterres is whitewashing UNRWA's part in October 7 massacre, Israeli FM says
"At this very moment, the ICJ is beginning deliberations in another shameful proceeding against Israel," Sa'ar said.
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.
Neutralizing the ICC with a European non-collaboration pledge - opinion
Trump could secure an enforceable pledge from European countries never to collaborate with the ICC or with any lawfare efforts targeting the US or the Jewish state.
Ex-NSC chief Ben Shabbat: Road to dethroning Hamas in Gaza could require temporary chaos
Top Israeli lawyers debate if ICC can be reasoned with over war crimes debate.
