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ICJ to deliver ruling on accusations against Israel

Ruling of 17-judge panel expected Friday, court says after Israel accused of genocide by South Africa; Israel says it responded to outrageous claims but political considerations over judicial ones could determine outcome

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 01.24.24

Israel erred in submitting to ICJ jurisdiction, says Alan Dershowitz

Ahead of ruling on South Africa's petition against Israel, jurist tells Ynet, 'It is not a real court' and 'reflects foreign policy, not rule of law'; 'I personally would ignore any decision that comes down'

Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 01.24.24

World Court to decide on 'provisional measures' to stop Gaza war in coming days

Following the presentation of arguments by South Africa and Israel regarding allegations of 'genocide' in Gaza, 17-judge panel will decide whether to approve petitioner's request for a interim injunction to halt war

Nadav Eyal | 01.22.24

Netanyahu says accusations of genocide show historic ignorance

Prime Minister says South Africa's use of his quote from Deuteronomy 25 is absurd; says similar quote appears in Holocaust memorial in the Hague and is not evidence of a call for the annihilation of the Palestinians

Moran Azulay | 01.16.24

Israel tells ICJ, you were fooled by South Africa

Analysis: The Israeli delegation chose legal arguments, factual evidence and basic principles of law, along with a presentations of the atrocities committed by Hamas but the bar for an injunction against it is low

Nadav Eyal | 01.13.24

קנצלר גרמניה אולף שולץ בית הדין לצדק ב האג הולנד

Germany to request to join as third party in Hague case: 'Israel is not committing genocide'

Government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit says Israel is acting in self-defense following 'inhuman' attacks by Hamas on October 7, emphasizing Germany's commitment to the UN Genocide Convention, signed in 1948 in response to the Holocaust

Ynetnews | 01.12.24

Aharon Barak receives touching document ahead of Hague flight

The former Supreme Court President was presented for the first time with a touching historical letter written by his Father, Zvi Barak, in the summer of 1945, in which Aharon himself is also mentioned

Itamar Eichner | 01.12.24

Israel calls SA accusations to ICJ baseless lies, historically hypocritical

In statement released after court adjourns, Foreign Ministry says South Africa acts as judicial arm of Hamas, presents perverted account of October 7 massacre, ignores Hamas use of civilians as human shields and hospitals, schools and more to launch attacks

Ynet, Agencies | 01.11.24

Arab world follows ICJ as Israel accused of genocide

Qatari press reports on pro-Palestinian protesters crossing borders to demonstrate outside international tribunal some saying they are unable to do so in their European homes; some express thanks to South Africa for taking up their cause

Lior Ben Ari | 01.11.24

ICJ adjourns after SA claims Israel starves Gazans, attempts to limit population growth and more without providing evidence

ICJ hears claims bodies of dead eaten by animals, children's limbs amputated without anesthesia, aid deliveries attacked as Israel accused of intent to destroy Gaza in highest levels of government; missing from accusations is any mention of Hamas use of hospitals, commandeering of aid and holding of hostages

Ynet, Agencies | 01.11.24

The ICJ convenes for the most dangerous theatre in town

Opinion: Bar for issuing an injunction for Israel to stop fighting in Gaza is very low, only needs proof civilians could be hurt; Barak as holocaust survivor is only judge on panel to know genocide up close but can he convince the others?

Nadav Eyal | 01.10.24

South Africa vs Israel in the Hague: What will happen?

Professor Amichai Cohen, an international law expert from the Ono Academic College, sits down for an extensive interview on all possible ramifications of South Africa's legal claims against Israel at the ICJ; What are the odds, possibilities, and how did Aharon Barak end up on the judges panel?

Tova Tzimuki | 01.10.24

Israel mulls investigating lawmakers over calls to harm Gazan civilians

Attorney General warns lawmakers may be violating the law in inciteful statements; move seen in political circles as preemptive of ICJ hearing where some statements feature in South African complaint

Tova Zimuky | 01.09.24

ג'רמי קורבין, יו"ר מפלגת הלייבור לשעבר. כרגיל, התייצב נגד ישראל ובעד הפלסטינים

Jeremy Corbyn to join South Africa in claim Israel commits genocide at ICJ

Former Labour leader calls on British government to support South African claim claiming thousands in Gaza are dying of hunger and thirst and blaming Israel for their suffering

Itamar Eichner | 01.09.24

כנס חוקתיות במשבר או משבר חוקתי באוניברסיטת רייכמן בהשתתפות אהרן ברק

Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Aharon Barak tapped Israel's appointed judge at ICJ

Barak to join 15-judge panel to hear South African charge Israel committing genocide in Gaza; appointment in line with ICJ policy country answering charges may add judge on its behalf to panel

Itamar Eichner | 01.07.24

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