International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is an organ of the United Nations and is based in The Hague.
Unlike the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is also based in The Hague and is an independent court that deals with crimes perpetrated by individuals, the ICJ deals with states as a whole. All member states of the UN are party to the ICJ.
In landmark opinion, World Court says countries must address climate change threat
"Climate change treaties establish stringent obligations on states," judge Yuji Iwasawa said, adding that failing to comply with them was a breach of international law.
Striking civilian targets: Iran's violation of international law must be punished - opinion
Spain cancels €285 million missile contract with Israel's Rafael
WATCH: What’s at stake for Israel at the ICJ in Gaza genocide suit?
Caught between the ICJ and Smotrich: Will Netanyahu allow humanitarian aid into Gaza? - analysis
Netanyahu is trying to walk a tightrope between avoiding new problems with the ICJ and new problems with Smotrich threatening to topple his coalition.
What does Israel’s six month delay of ICJ genocide case mean? - analysis
There are unlikely to be any major new consequences against Israel legally or diplomatically regarding the genocide allegations before sometime in 2026.
ICJ publishes order extending Israeli response to genocide claims by six months
South Africa, and other extra interventions against Israel are backfiring.
Nicaragua withdraws intervention request in South Africa's ICJ case
To date, Libya, Mexico, “Palestine,” Spain, Turkey, Chile, the Maldives, Bolivia, Cuba, Ireland and Belize have initiated proceedings to intervene in the case under Articles 62 and 63.
Trump tightens purse strings on South Africa over ICJ case against Israel
The United States allocated nearly $440 million in assistance to South Africa in 2023, the most recent US government data shows.
UN seeks World Court opinion on Israel's Palestinian aid obligations
The Norwegian-drafted resolution was adopted by the 193-member body with 137 votes in favor.
Ireland to ask ICJ to expand genocide definition in South Africa case against Israel
"By legally intervening in South Africa’s case, Ireland will be asking the ICJ to broaden its interpretation of what constitutes the commission of genocide by a State," the announcement read.
Amsterdam pogrom linked to Israel delegitimization, Hague proceedings, says FM Sa'ar
Newly appointed Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar spoke of normalization, the importance of minorities in the Middle East, and the right of Israel to self-defense.
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.
'The country it loathes most': South Africa's struggle to find evidence against Israel - opinion
Rather than a harbinger of global justice, the ANC, since assuming office in 1994, has become an enabler of genocide.
UN votes 124-14 to strip Israel of right to self-defense in Gaza, West Bank
The resolution also calls on member states not to sell arms or military equipment to Israel that would be used in Gaza, the West Bank, and east Jerusalem.
