War crimes

Why international law is on Israel’s side in the Gaza conflict - opinion

Israel's war in Gaza is necessary to national survival, and its associated military actions impact Palestinian civilians because of Palestinian perfidy.

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip on June 4, 2025.
The Sayyida Zaynab shrine is visible through a window at a hotel used by Iranians under former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, in Damascus, Syria, December 14, 2024.

German court sentences Syrian for war crimes committed while collaborating with Hezbollah

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu confers with then-defense minister Yoav Gallant during a meeting with US President Joe Biden last year in Tel Aviv. Last week, Netanyahu celebrated Donald Trump’s victory after ridding himself of Yoav Gallant as defense minister, the writer notes.

Israel ‘without a doubt’ committed war crimes in Gaza, former Biden official claims

 An ISIS member carries an Islamic State flag in Syria.

Stockholm court indicts Swedish Islamic State member for serious war, terrorism crimes in Syria


Former PM Ehud Olmert says Israel is close to committing war crime in Gaza

"We are fighting Hamas murderers, we are not fighting innocent civilians, and this must be clear," said Olmert.

 Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert in Tel Aviv. August 8, 2024.

IDF major update on war crimes probes delayed for months - exclusive

The last significant update published by the IDF on its war crimes probes was in August 2024.

 Israeli soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, February 8, 2024

British lawyers file war crimes complaint against 10 British citizens who served in IDF

Attorney Michael Mansfield and six other lawyers reportedly filed a 240-page report allegedly implicating the UK citizens dual-nationals in “involvement” in war crimes,

 IDF troops operating in northern Gaza, April 4, 2025.

The UN, not Israel, should be erased and rewritten - opinion

The United Nations has become a platform for delegitimizing Israel, contributing to a distorted view of reality.

 The flag alley at the United Nations European headquarters is seen during the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, September 11, 2023.

French Holocaust denier sentenced to prison for hate speech and war crime denial

Paris Criminal Court sentenced Vincent Reynouard to 12 months in prison for denying war crimes, inciting racial hatred, and spreading neo-Nazi propaganda.

 Vincent Reynouard poses during his appearance before the Saverne Criminal Court on September 27, 2007.

The UN has become a mouthpiece for terrorist apologists - editorial

If the UN truly cared about human rights, it would demand Hamas be held accountable – not fabricate charges against a democratic nation fighting for survival.

 Delegates at work at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Ukraine demands access to Russia’s frozen $300b. Kyiv tells 'Post'

In an exclusive interview with The Jerusalem Post, Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Iryna Mudra outlined Kyiv’s strategy for securing compensation and ensuring justice for the victims of war.

 Tracers are seen in the night sky as Ukrainian servicemen fire at the drone during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 21, 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.

 SOUTH AFRICAN officials listen as the International Court of Justice rules, following South African accusations that the Israeli military operation in Gaza is a state-led genocide, in The Hague, in January.

IDF to publish major update on war crimes probes in coming weeks, may include WCK case - exclusive

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.

 IDF MILITARY Advocate-General Maj.-Gen. Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi is the Israeli military’s chief lawyer and has the task of defending Israelis from accusations of war crimes.

Hind Rajab Foundation file complaint against Israeli soldier in Barcelona

"The actions of Sergeant A and his platoon demonstrate systematic violations of international humanitarian law, targeting civilians and protected infrastructure," HRF stated.

Hind Rajab Foundation complaint

Hind Rajab urge ICC to arrest Israeli-Druze head of COGAT for 'genocide'

"His presence in Rome provides Italian authorities with an opportunity to uphold international law by issuing an arrest warrant and ensuring his prosecution," HRF said.

Major General Ghassan Alian. July 30, 2013.