International Criminal Court

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.

|ByIDAN KWELLER
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich after a press conference at the ministry, December 4, 2025; illustrative.
JUDGES ARRIVE for a session of the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

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.

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

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.

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

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.”

|ByREUTERS, GOLDIE KATZ

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.

MAY 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
THE INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court building in The Hague: The ICC has no viable plan to bring to justice the Hamas leaders who conceived the mega-atrocity in Israel, or the terrorist organization’s supporters who slaughtered 1,200 civilians and seized 251 people as hostages on October 7, 2023

ICC prosecutor issued warrants for Netanyahu to make West 'turn against Israel' - exclusive

A senior Western diplomat with firsthand knowledge of the ICC case describes Khan's motivations in issuing arrest warrants for Israeli leaders.

MAY 13, 2025ByJOTAM CONFINO
Benjamin Netanyahu in front of the ICC headquarters (illustrative).

In boost to Israel, ICC Appeals Court reverses lower court ruling

The decision sends the jurisdictional fight back to the ICC lower court to fully explore Israel's jurisdictional objections to the arrest warrants.

APRIL 24, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attend an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, at the President's residence in Jerusalem on April 26, 2023

Israeli NGO leads legal fight for victims of Hamas atrocities across int'l borders

The organization represents over 350 direct victims of the October 7 atrocities—survivors of attacks on southern Israeli communities, bereaved families, and hostages with their families.

APRIL 21, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Israeli international criminal law attorney Yael Vias Gvirsman.

If Moses freed the Jews today, the UN would condemn him as a war criminal - opinion

The International Criminal Court would issue arrest warrants charging the Israelite leaders with genocide and other versions of the blood libel.

APRIL 11, 2025ByGERALD M. STEINBERG
UNITED NATIONS High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk holds a news conference in Damascus, in January. The UN would have condemned Moses and Aaron as war criminals, says the writer.

Belgian PM says he would ignore Netanyahu ICC arrest warrant, cites 'realpolitik'

"I don't think there is a single European country that would arrest Netanyahu if he were on its territory, " he continued.

APRIL 7, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
(L-R) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever over a backdrop of the ICC.

Israel Foreign Ministry recommends that tourists not travel to Bolivia

After dozens of Israelis were turned away at Bolivian border, Foreign Ministry urges caution for Israeli travellers.

APRIL 6, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Bolivian President Luis Arce participates in a ceremony celebrating the Day of the Sea, which commemorates Bolivia's maritime claims, in La Paz, Bolivia March 23, 2025.

Trump: Netanyahu may visit US next week

Trump said that he spoke with Netanyahu, adding that Netanyahu may visit the US next week.

APRIL 3, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN, REUTERS
US President Donald Trump meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, DC.

ICC prosecutor Khan accused of retaliation for sexual misconduct allegation, sources say

Karim Khan denies wrongdoing as UN investigates claims of retaliation tied to sexual misconduct reports at ICC.

APRIL 3, 2025ByREUTERS
INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT Prosecutor Karim Khan rewards Islamic terrorism, the writer charges.

Hungary withdraws from 'politicized' ICC during Netanyahu visit

Gulyás said that the government will initiate the withdrawal procedure on Thursday.

APRIL 3, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Mrs. Sara Netanyahu were recently received by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his wife with an honor guard at a welcoming ceremony in Budapest.