International Law

Iran to pursue legal action against Israel, US over Khamenei assassination, official says - report

"The process of filing a complaint after collecting evidence and documentation has begun and is being followed up," the Iranian government spokeswoman told reporters.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
Shi'ite mourners walk past a banner depicting Iran's late Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as they mark Ashura, the holiest day on the Shi'ite Muslim calendar, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, June 26, 2026.
A mural depicts late figures aligned with the Iranian government, such as late President Ebrahim Raisi, slain IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani, slain Lebanese Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and others, all carrying the flag-draped casket of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei. June 29, 2026.

'Crazy' war violated int'l law, did not help Iranians, Council of Europe's Iran rapporteur says

Europe must target Iranian officials more effectively and support democratic opposition groups in exile, Council of Europe rapporteur Max Lucks said.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Destroyed building in central Israel following Iranian missile strikes on February 28, 2026.

IRGC missile, drone attacks should be prosecuted at ICC as war crimes, Israeli NGO says

The Jerusalem Institute of Justice said Iran left at least 20 people dead and over 7,000 injured, while causing widespread disruption to schools, air travel, workplaces, and civilian infrastructure.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
View of the ancient archeological site of Sebastia, near the West Bank city of Nablus, May 12, 2025.

West Bank, Gaza antiquities bill raises international law concerns, legal adviser warns Knesset

The comments came as lawmakers prepared to advance the legislation on West Bank and Gaza antiquities toward final votes in the committee.

|ByKESHET NEEV, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM

The false and deceitful charges against Israel - opinion

As Hamas is forcibly using civilians as human shields, Hamas has the full responsibility for any collateral harm.

OCTOBER 25, 2023ByALAN BAKER
THE AFTERMATH of the pogrom carried out by Hamas terrorists at Kibbutz Be’eri, near the border with Gaza: Despite the unimaginably horrific nature of the slaughter, it was soon followed in the world by a wave of antisemitism.

How could war affect ICC’s view of Israel and Hamas? - analysis

Israel has its own mechanisms for probing and prosecuting its soldiers accused of war crimes.

OCTOBER 23, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL Court, The Hague.