The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/icc-international-criminal-court/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:29:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png ICC International Criminal Court | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/icc-international-criminal-court/ 32 32 France says ICC warrant posed no obstacle to Netanyahu overflight en route to UN https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-says-icc-warrant-posed-no-obstacle-to-netanyahu-overflight-en-route-to-un/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:38:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3902744 Paris says Rome Statute does not mandate arresting a suspect in an overflying state plane, as data shows PM also flew over Italy and Greece after taking circuitous route last year

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]]> After cordial meeting with Trump, Mamdani decries ‘architect of genocide’ Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-cordial-meeting-with-trump-mamdani-decries-architect-of-genocide-netanyahu/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:01:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3900766 NYC mayor says ICC arrest warrant against Israeli PM should be honored, though he's acknowledged he has no power in matter; Trump praises Mamdani, says he hopes he'll be 'great'

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]]> Trump administration set to announce sanctions against entire ICC, sources say https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-administration-set-to-announce-sanctions-against-entire-icc-sources-say/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:28:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3900490 Unprecedented move against International Criminal Court, which issued arrest warrant against Netanyahu, could be finalized this week

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]]> Duterte returns to ICC courtroom as trial for crimes against humanity nears https://www.timesofisrael.com/duterte-returns-to-icc-courtroom-as-trial-for-crimes-against-humanity-nears/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:23:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3898146 Former Philippine president waves to supporters as international court prepares for November trial over drug-war killings; ex-president denies murder and attempted murder charges

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]]> As Trump squeezes the International Criminal Court, more countries are leaving https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-trump-squeezes-the-international-criminal-court-more-countries-are-leaving/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:27:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3895715 Five nations have left in the past year as the US sanctions the ICC, arguing that it threatens American sovereignty; several African nations have accused it of selective justice

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]]> ICC interim chief prosecutor hopes Netanyahu, Putin will end up on dock: ‘Nothing’s impossible’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/icc-interim-chief-prosecutor-hopes-netanyahu-putin-will-end-up-on-dock-nothings-impossible/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:19:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3895560 Mame Mandiaye Niang says US sanctions on International Criminal Court stem from ‘misunderstanding,’ Marco Rubio wrong to describe ICC as a threat to American sovereignty

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]]> Sanctioned but defiant ICC head says Japan must counter US efforts to weaken court https://www.timesofisrael.com/sanctioned-but-defiant-icc-head-says-japan-must-counter-us-efforts-to-weaken-court/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:09:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3886003 Tomoko Akane calls on her country, main financial backer of International Criminal Court, to fight US calls for members to withdraw, spurred in part by war crimes charges against Netanyahu

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]]> ICC denounces new US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on its independence https://www.timesofisrael.com/icc-denounces-new-us-sanctions-as-flagrant-attack-on-its-independence/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:44:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3882518 UN, EU and European governments rally behind court president Tomoko Akane; Netanyahu applauds Washington’s move against ‘kangaroo court’

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]]> US sanctions ICC president, senior trial lawyer on team seeking Netanyahu’s arrest https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-sanctions-icc-president-senior-trial-lawyer-on-team-seeking-netanyahus-arrest/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:03:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3881733 Rubio slams 'fatally politicized supranational court,' which counters that move 'undermines rule of law'; PM thanks US 'for making clear corrupt officials who lead ICC will face consequences'

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]]> Rights groups sue Trump over sanctions he placed on ICC due to Israel warrants https://www.timesofisrael.com/rights-groups-sue-trump-over-sanctions-he-placed-on-icc-due-to-israel-warrants/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:00:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3877578 Human Rights Watch and 3 other groups ask New York to strike down Trump's measures against court, calling them an 'unlawful abuse of power' that prevent justice being served

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]]> Trump says Rubio working to bring ICC ‘to heel’ to ‘defend Bibi and others’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-rubio-working-to-bring-icc-to-heel-to-defend-bibi-and-others/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:46:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3871903 US secretary of state hits out at 'very arrogant' International Criminal Court, which he says has made itself 'illegitimate' by claiming authority over non-member states

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]]> Nearly half of Americans would have the US put Netanyahu in handcuffs, poll says https://www.timesofisrael.com/nearly-half-of-americans-would-have-the-us-put-netanyahu-in-handcuffs-poll-says/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:27:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3870285 68% of Democrats, compared to 24% of Republicans, back PM's arrest for war crimes during visit to US, while 47% of respondents believe he has damaged bilateral relations

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]]> Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ by calling for his arrest https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-accuses-mamdani-of-fomenting-hate-by-calling-for-his-arrest/ Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:56:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3868651 PM confirms he'll attend UN General Assembly to 'speak the truth' for Jews and Israel as he applauds deposition of ICC chief who issued 'bogus' arrest warrant over Gaza war

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]]> ICC looks ahead after its chief prosecutor booted for alleged sexual misconduct https://www.timesofisrael.com/icc-looks-ahead-after-the-ouster-of-its-chief-prosecutor/ Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:21:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3867897 With tribunal under intense pressure, deputy prosecutors will lead and manage affairs until a replacement is found for Karim Khan, who secured arrest warrant for Netanyahu

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]]> ICC members vote to dismiss prosecutor behind Netanyahu arrest warrant https://www.timesofisrael.com/icc-members-vote-to-dismiss-embattled-prosecutor-behind-netanyahu-arrest-warrant/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:29:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3867585&preview=true&preview_id=3867585 82 of 125 members vote to remove Karim Khan, after sexual assault allegations from ex-aide; move won't impact case against PM and Gallant, which can only be withdrawn by ICC judges

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