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Germany pulls support for Israel in ICJ genocide case, battling accusations of aiding Israel

“We are now ourselves part of a contentious case before the ICJ and have therefore decided not to make use of this option,” said foreign ministry spokesperson Josef Hinterseher.

|BySHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
A general view of the court on the day the International Court of Justice is due to rule on a request by Nicaragua to order Germany to stop exporting weapons to Israel and to reverse its decision to stop funding UNRWA, the Hague, Netherlands, April 23, 2024.
A view from the public hearing at the International Court of Justice case on Israel's humanitarian obligations to Palestinians in Gaza, the Hague, Netherlands, April 29, 2025.

US formally defends Israel in International Court of Justice genocide case

The US said in a formal filing that the claim of genocide was “false” and part of a broader campaign “to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Jewish people and to justify or encourage terrorism."

|BySHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
Judges arrive at the International Court of Justice at the start of a hearing where South Africa requests new emergency measures over Israel's attacks on Rafah, as part of an ongoing case South Africa filed at the ICJ in December last year, The Hague, Netherlands May 17, 2024.

Israel brief to ICJ rejecting genocide claims likely delayed by Iran war

The ICJ had given Israel several extensions over the last year to file the brief, with the most recent extension being until March 12.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Israeli soldiers enter Gaza at the border as seen from Israel, October 3, 2025

IDF closes dozens of alleged pre-2025 war crime cases - exclusive

The publication of such cases was delayed by fear of abuse by ICJ and ICC. The IDF says the cases are justified under laws of war.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Canada will follow ICC warrant and arrest Netanyahu, Gallant if they enter country, Trudeau says

"We are one of the founding members of the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice. We will abide by all the regulations of the international court," he said.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Canada's Justin Trudeau tours the Toronto Holocaust Museum in North York, Ontario, Canada, May 5, 2024

How South Africa uses anti-Israel rhetoric in the ICJ – report

A recent report from the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy finds links between South Africa's ruling party and Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
SOUTH AFRICAN legal team leader John Dugard attends an ICJ session on emergency measures against Israel, following accusations by South Africa that the IDF operation in Gaza is a state-led genocide, in The Hague, in January.

The West’s attack on Judaism is an American national security issue – opinion

How global anti-Israel sentiment endangers US security and alliances.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024ByGOL KALEV
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses a fundraiser in Vancouver earlier this week. His certifying that Jews in Israel kill women, children, and babies puts Jews in North America in danger, the writer asserts.

Norway seeks ICJ opinion on Israel's UNRWA shutdown decision

Israel’s recent legislation to shutter UNRWA sparks international outcry and calls for accountability at the ICJ.

OCTOBER 29, 2024ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, HANNAH SARISOHN, ELIAV BREUER
Judges arrive at the International Court of Justice at the start of a hearing where South Africa requests new emergency measures over Israel's attacks on Rafah, as part of an ongoing case South Africa filed at the ICJ in December last year, The Hague, Netherlands May 17, 2024.

South Africa submits evidence of alleged Israeli genocide in Gaza to ICJ

According to the announcement, the Memorial claims that Israel has violated the genocide convention by promoting the destruction of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

OCTOBER 28, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Judges at the ICJ hear a request for emergency measures by South Africa, who asked the court to order Israel to stop its military actions in Gaza, in The Hague, Netherlands, january 11, 2024.

No. 38: Aharon Barak & ICJ defense team: Standing firm at The Hague

Aharon Barak, one of Israel’s most influential legal figures, and the ICJ defense team defended Israel against South Africa’s war crime allegations in January.

OCTOBER 1, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel's ICJ defense team.

The truth doesn’t interest the UN, ICC, and ICJ when it comes to Israel - opinion

When it comes to Israel, neither the UN, the ICC, nor the ICJ are concerned with truth or justice.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024ByDAVID BEN-BASAT
THEN-ISRAELI AMBASSADOR to the UN Gilad Erdan uses a paper shredder to tear apart a copy of the UN Charter, as a protest against a General Assembly vote on recognizing the Palestinians as qualified to becoming full UN members, in May.

Israel needs to get it together before the UN resolution has consequences - comment

The Broad Perspective: A UN decision that creates animosity toward Israel is something to dread – and even fear – not scoff at and turn the other cheek.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI
A view during United Nations Security Council meeting about the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, at the U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 4, 2024.

Germany has stopped approving war weapons exports to Israel, source says

Legal challenges across Europe have also led other allies of Israel to pause or suspend arms exports.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock meets with Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz during her visit to Israel, in Tel Aviv, Israel, September 6, 2024.

South Africa attempting to defer deadline for giving evidence at ICJ - KAN

South Africa is required to submit its evidence by October 28. However, it is now attempting to obtain a few more months, the report noted. 

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Judges at the ICJ hear a request for emergency measures by South Africa, who asked the court to order Israel to stop its military actions in Gaza, in The Hague, Netherlands, january 11, 2024.