The International Court of Justice has no means to enforce its order in the Gazan city, but the ruling added pressure on the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.
Tag: War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
U.N. Court Orders Israel to Halt Rafah Offensive
The International Court of Justice ruling deepens Israel’s international isolation, but the court has no enforcement powers.
Israel Expands Rafah Offensive Amid International Pressure Over Gaza War
While the government has been hit with a string of diplomatic and legal defeats, the Israeli public’s support for the Gaza war remains strong.
Can European Recognition Bring Palestinian Statehood Any Closer?
Not on its own, in all likelihood. But it reflects a growing, global exasperation with Israel that might eventually lend momentum to a two-state solution.
Why the ICC Prosecutor Went Public With Arrest Warrants for Hamas and Israeli Leaders
What to know about Karim Khan’s decision to seek arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders as well as Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and defense minister, Yoav Gallant.
ICC’s Warrant Request Appears to Shore Up Netanyahu’s Support in Israel
“The Hypocrisy of The Hague,” read the front page of one mainstream daily that has often been critical of Israel’s prime minister.
Who is Karim Khan, the ICC Prosecutor?
Mr. Khan, known as a gifted speaker and a tough-minded litigator, took an unusual approach to announcing his request for arrest warrants for leaders of Hamas and Israel.
Biden and Blinken Accuse ICC Prosecutor of Falsely Equating Israel and Hamas
The forceful denunciations of the International Criminal Court came even as tensions have risen between the United States and Israel over its conduct of the war in Gaza.
Amal Clooney Was Among the Experts Consulted on I.C.C. Warrants
Ms. Clooney, a prominent human rights lawyer, was on a panel that recommended arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas. She had been criticized for not speaking out on the war.