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‘History will judge’: ICC defies sweeping US sanctions as allies rally

The Hague court calls Washington's move an assault on international law, while eight US allies warn of serious consequences; Rubio leaves a six-month window for diplomacy as Europe weighs measures to shield the court

News Agencies, Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.10.26

‘Jews are not responsible for Israel’: Dutch king backs community amid antisemitism fears

King Willem-Alexander visits The Hague’s Beth Jehoeda synagogue as members describe growing isolation and insecurity since Oct. 7, including children changing schools and Jews hiding religious symbols; he urges the Dutch ‘silent majority’ to speak out

Itamar Eichner | 09.30.26

The International Criminal Court in the Hague; US President Donald Trump

Trump administration plans sweeping sanctions on ICC

Measures could cut Hague court off from global financial system as Washington escalates campaign over arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant; European countries and other ICC supporters have pledged to protect court from US pressure

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.21.26

קארים חאן, התובע הראשי של בית הדין הבינלאומי הפלילי בהאג

ICC removes prosecutor who sought Netanyahu arrest warrant

ICC member states voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, marking the first dismissal of an ICC chief prosecutor

Itamar Eichner | 07.24.26

Suspended ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan says Israel is behind the allegations due to warrant against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

ICC oversight body recommends firing chief prosecutor behind Netanyahu warrants

Diplomats say Karim Khan committed serious sexual misconduct involving a junior staffer; he denies wrongdoing, and ICC warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant remain in force

Reuters | 06.24.26

כוחות הביטחון הגיעו להרוס את מטה אונרא בירושלים שנמצא בגבעת התחמושת

UN threatens Hague action over Israeli plan to build on former UNRWA compound

UN legal office calls planned Defense Ministry complex in east Jerusalem an ‘escalatory step,’ while Israeli envoy Danny Danon says Israel will not be intimidated by legal threats

Itamar Eichner | 05.24.26

Report: ICC seeks secret arrest warrant for Smotrich

Middle East Eye says ICC prosecutor’s office filed a sealed warrant request against finance minister, while possible action against other Israeli officials remains under review

Itamar Eichner | 05.18.26

ICC may seek warrants for five more top Israeli officials, sources say

Court denies new warrants issued, but Israeli officials say ministers and senior IDF officers could be targeted in Gaza war and settler violence probes

Itamar Eichner | 05.17.26

Netherlands, Iceland join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Netherlands and Iceland filed intervention declarations at the ICJ case against Israel, arguing that forced displacement, starvation, blocked humanitarian aid and harm to children may help establish genocidal intent, even if other motives existed

ynet | 03.12.26

Trump vs. international law: can the US arrest a sitting president?

Without a UN resolution or proceedings in The Hague, the arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro tests core principles of international law and highlights the gap between those norms and US policy under Trump; so what does the law say about arresting a sitting leader?

Tal Amoday | 01.05.26

Sheriff Trump lays down the law with stark warning to The Hague and Tehran

After the 12-day war and strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, Trump shows he’s no 'chicken'; Maduro's arrest sends Tehran a blunt message: zero enrichment deal, or Khamenei’s days are numbered; plus, the implications for The Hague and Trump’s Nobel snub

Itamar Eichner | 01.03.26

ICC rejects Israel appeal, arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant remain in force

More than a year after it was filed, the International Criminal Court rejected Israel’s appeal on the principle of complementarity by a narrow 3–2 vote, keeping arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant in effect

Itamar Eichner | 12.15.25

Report: Qatar hired spies to discredit woman accusing ICC prosecutor of sexual misconduct

Leaked documents reveal London-based firms sought to link accuser to Israel in effort to undermine her credibility; no evidence found as Karim Khan, who issued arrest warrant for Netanyahu, remains on leave amid UN probe

ynet | 11.06.25

Italy's Meloni says she has been denounced to ICC for complicity in genocide

Italian PM says she and key ministers reported to international tribunal for alleged connection with Israeli campaign in Gaza; protests mount as Rome reassesses its stance on Israel's offensive but maintains ties

Reuters | 10.07.25

Suspect arrested after attempted arson at Israeli Embassy in The Hague, no injuries reported

Man apprehended after allegedly trying to torch Israeli mission's lobby; second incident in weeks as Israel boosts global security amid rising threats from Iran and Hamas

Itamar Eichner | 09.20.25