International Criminal Court

Former Philippines leader Duterte appears in ICC courtroom

On Wednesday, Duterte appeared in the ICC courtroom where judges heard arguments about his health and ability to stand trial, set to begin in November.

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appears before the International Criminal Court, as the court hears arguments regarding Duterte's health and ability to stand trial, while he faces murder charges related to his war on drugs, in The Hague, Netherlands, September 16 2026.
People stand outside the International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands.

US calls for NATO allies to withdraw from Rome Statute, 'systematically dismantle' ICC - report

People stand outside the International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands.

Efforts to isolate ICC aim to erode global legal order, governing body leaders warn

 INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL Court, The Hague.

Secretary Rubio and ICC proponents should engage more directly - opinion


Hungary reverses decision to leave ICC, Magyar announces

This decision comes a month after Magyar stated that if Hungary remains an ICC member and a person wanted by the court enters its territory, “that person must be taken into custody.”

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar speaks during a press conference with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker (not pictured) in Vienna, Austria, May 21, 2026.

US says removal of UN expert Albanese from sanctions list is not a policy change

The US had imposed sanctions on UN expert Francesca ​Albanese in 2025, saying her efforts intended to prompt the International Criminal Court to take action against the US and Israel.

Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, attends a news conference during the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, March 24, 2026.

Israel’s critics undermine real accountability with reckless accusations - opinion

The debate over Israel, Hamas, and sexual violence raises larger questions about media standards, evidence, and political bias.

 Nicholas Kristof at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Israel assesses ICC will issue arrest warrants for five officials over Gaza war crime allegations

The ICC is expected to issue arrest warrants for Defense Minister Katz, Finance Minister Smotrich, National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, IDF Chief Zamir, and Southern Command Chief Yaniv Asor.

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Smotrich says ICC ordered arrest warrant, orders evacuation of West Bank village Khan al-Ahmar

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announces plans to evacuate a West Bank village during a press briefing, following reports of potential ICC investigations into Israeli officials.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 19, 2026.

ICC plans to seek arrest warrant for Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich - report

The request reportedly concerns suspicions of war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich after a press conference at the ministry, December 4, 2025; illustrative.

ICC denies ‘inaccurate’ report it is seeking new warrants against Israeli officials

The ICC said no new arrest warrants were issued in the “situation in the state of Palestine,” rejecting a Haaretz report on Israeli officials.

JUDGES ARRIVE for a session of the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

First Palestinian ICC filing against Hamas alleges war crimes, seeks arrests - exclusive

To date, the ICC has not charged Hamas with any crimes committed against its own civilians. This filing, therefore, is the first by a Palestinian against the terror group.

A Hamas terorrist stands guard as Palestinians walk on a street during Eid al-Fitr, in Gaza City, March 20, 2026.

Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN's Francesca Albanese

US District Judge Richard Leon in Washington claimed that the Trump administration sought to regulate Francesca Albanese's speech because of the "idea or message expressed.”

UN special rapporteur on human rights in Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese attends press conference in Geneva

Recording reveals Qatar promised to 'look after' ICC prosecutor Khan if he pursued Netanyahu - WSJ

According to the WSJ report, which cited a witness and an audio recording, Qatar ordered an investigation to discredit the sexual assault allegations brought against Khan.

  International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan speaks during an interview with Reuters in The Hague, Netherlands February 12, 2024.