ICC
The International Criminal Court (ICC), based in The Hague in The Netherlands is the world's sole permanent court with the power to prosecute individuals for international crimes. These crimes include genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and crimes of aggression.
Typically, cases will advance to the ICC once they have cycled through local and national courts with no prosecution of crimes.
As of September 2021, 123 countries are signed on the Rome Statute, the binding legal treaty that enacted the creation of the court and serves as its legal guide. Israel signed on to the Statute on December 31, 2000, but its signature was never approved or accepted.
The Judicial Division is the body of lawmakers that hears cases, headed by the president. Cases are brought to the Judicial Division by the Prosecutor.
On March 3, 2021, then-ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda announced the opening of a full war crimes probe against Israel and Hamas, focusing on the Gaza wars in 2014 and 2018, as well as the launching of rockets by Hamas against Israeli civilians and the settlement enterprise.
ICC convicts two militia leaders of persecuting Muslims in Central African Republic
Judges said Patrice-Edouard Ngaissona, a former football executive, and militia commander Alfred Yekatom helped to lead a campaign of violence against Muslim civilians.
Netanyahu slams Mamdani on Nelk Boys podcast, which draws criticism for hosting Israeli PM
Federal judge blocks enforcement of Trump's order on ICC
Federal judge blocks enforcement of Trump's order on ICC
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women
"The have specifically targeted girls and women by reason of their gender, depriving them of fundamental rights and freedoms," the ICC said.
ICC says new cybersecurity incident has been contained
The incident was the second of its type against the ICC in recent years, it said in a statement.
Trump administration imposes sanctions on ICC judges, US Treasury says
Washington designated Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda, Luz del Carmen Ibanez Carranza of Peru, Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini Gansou of Benin, and Beti Hohler of Slovenia.
Leadership changes, potential new charges: What's next for the ICC and Israel? - analysis
For the time being, the ICC Prosecution and Israel have their hands full with fighting another round over whether the ICC has jurisdiction over Israelis.
Ben-Gvir: I'm not afraid to leave gov't if Netanyahu crosses my red lines
“A partial deal is the wrong thing to do,” he said. “My stance on deals is very well known. We can bring them to their knees and cut off their oxygen.”
ICC prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Ben-Gvir, Smotrich before going on leave - report
Khan reportedly prepared to seek these warrants before he went on leave as the UN investigates sexual assault allegations made against him.
Sa'ar praises Hungary for approving bill to quit the International Criminal Court
Hungary's parliament approved a bill on Tuesday that will start the country's year-long withdrawal process from the International Criminal Court.
ICC governing Assembly confirms Karim Khan's leave of absence due to sexual abuse allegations
Deputy ICC Prosecutors Mame Mandiaye Niang and Nazhat Shameem Khan are due to run the office during his absence, said the Assembly.
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan on leave from position amid sexual misconduct probe
In a letter sent to his staff and seen by Reuters, the prosecutor said that he had been keeping his position under constant review. "I have made the considered decision to take leave, he said.
ICC decided to charge Netanyahu after Khan accused of sexual assault - report
Shortly after being confronted by ICC staff about the sexual assault complaint, he canceled his planned visit to Israel and announced the warrants.
Romanian presidential candidates divided over Netanyahu ICC arrest warrant
Romania's presidential race has a new issue dividing voters: whether or not to invite Prime Minister Netanyahu while he has an active ICC arrest warrant.
