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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.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
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.
Iranian Protesters gather around burning cars near a masque while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran, on January 8, 2026.

Iranian opposition orgs. urge ICC probe into regime's alleged crimes against humanity

Legal analysts cited in Western coverage say the ICC faces jurisdictional challenges because Iran is not a member of the Rome Statute.

|ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
Attendees in the plenary room during the 24th Session of the Assembly of States Parties at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands December 4, 2025.

'We serve humanity, deliver justice': ICC judges, UN officials decry US sanctions

“We serve humanity. We are delivering justice for the most vulnerable victims around the world, for millions and millions of women and children who have no voice," one judge told the Guardian.

|ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER
Israeli soldiers enter Gaza at the border as seen from Israel, October 3, 2025

IDF closes dozens of alleged pre-2025 war crime cases - exclusive

The publication of such cases was delayed by fear of abuse by ICJ and ICC. The IDF says the cases are justified under laws of war.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan

The Afghanistan probe is one of the longest by ICC prosecutors and has been beset by legal and practical delays.

JANUARY 23, 2025ByREUTERS
Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada in what is believed to be a 1990 passport photo. Released by the Taliban, this is the only photo of Akhundzada in circulation, and has never been independently verified as authentic.

Nobel or jail: Netanyahu’s crossroads in a world of short-term plans - opinion

Sticking to his short-term strategy, Netanyahu keeps all options open, knowing that in the Middle East, anything can derail even the best-laid plans. As the stages unfold, new opportunities develop,

JANUARY 23, 2025ByMOSHE KLUGHAFT
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump deliver statements at the Prime Minister's Residence, May 22 2017.

ICC Assembly backs court in face of US sanctions over Israeli arrest warrants

"Sanctions can severely hamper ongoing investigations in all situations and other activities of the Court and affect the safety of victims, witnesses and sanctioned individuals," said the Assembly.

JANUARY 23, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
The entrance of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seen in The Hague March 3, 2011.

Trump’s second term debut and Israel: Policy clues to watch - analysis

The lack of any mention of Israel doesn't mean that there were no policy hints in the inauguration speech or in other remarks Trump made on that busy day.

JANUARY 21, 2025ByHERB KEINON
US President Donald Trump gestures during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena on the inauguration day of his second presidential term, in Washington, US January 20, 2025.

Father of hostage to meet with Karim Khan to pressure Netanyahu over hostage deal - KAN

Yehuda Cohen is set to request that Khan use the arrest warrants issued against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pressure him to advance the implementation of the second phase of the deal.

JANUARY 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A person walks next to a graffiti in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 19, 2025.

ICC prosecutor sees 'no real effort' by Israel to probe alleged Gaza war crimes

"We haven't seen any real effort by the State of Israel to take action that would meet the established jurisprudence," ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan said.

JANUARY 17, 2025ByREUTERS
International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan talks during an interview with Reuters in The Hague, Netherlands January 16, 2025.

Poland is safe haven for Jews, guardian of Holocaust memory,' Polish President tells 'Post'

President of Poland Andrzej Duda sits down with the ‘Post’ for an exclusive interview ahead of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

JANUARY 16, 2025ByELDAD BECK
POLISH PRESIDENT Andrzej Duda is currently serving his second term in the role and will leave after the Polish elections in May 2025.

ICC prosecutor objects to Israeli appeal of Netanyahu, Gallant arrest warrants

Will the end of the war and Trump's ascension get the ICC to back down?

JANUARY 14, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
THE ARREST warrants, which the ICC issued against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, are ridiculous, absurd and baseless, the writer asserts.

Israel at war day 462: What's happening in Gaza, West Bank?

IDF deputy chief resigns • Two Israelis killed by IDF on Oct. 7 • IDF confirms death of hostage Hamza al-Zayadni in Hamas captivity

JANUARY 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel Air Force jets fly over the Middle East. Screenshot.

In vote of 243-140, ICC sanctions bill passes House, heads to Senate

The “Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act,” reintroduced this week by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), received overwhelming Republican support.

JANUARY 9, 2025ByHANNAH SARISOHN
U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives members attend a joint session of Congress to certify Donald Trump's election, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. January 6, 2025.