The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/international-court-of-justice/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:41:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png ICJ International Court of Justice | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/international-court-of-justice/ 32 32 Germany to fight claims at ICJ it is ‘facilitating’ Gaza genocide by arming Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/germany-to-fight-claims-at-icj-it-is-facilitating-gaza-genocide-by-arming-israel/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:55:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3892641 Berlin - the second-largest supplier of arms to Israel - rejects allegations in case filed by Nicaragua at International Court of Justice, saying it has 'no basis in fact or law'

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]]> Smotrich urges PM to order the IDF to ‘prepare for the full occupation’ of Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-urges-pm-to-order-the-idf-to-prepare-for-the-full-occupation-of-gaza/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:35:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805424 Far-right minister repeats call for rebuilding settlements in Strip; Likud minister calls reestablishment of West Bank settlement evacuated in 2005 'a moment of historical justice'

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]]> Germany pulls support for Israel in ICJ genocide case as it faces own accusations https://www.timesofisrael.com/germany-pulls-support-for-israel-in-icj-genocide-case-as-it-faces-own-accusations/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:25:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3783416 Berlin says it cannot support Israel's case against charges without compromising defense of accusations by Nicaragua that Germany violated international law by backing Gaza war

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]]> South Africa expels Israel’s top envoy; Jerusalem reciprocates https://www.timesofisrael.com/south-africa-expels-israels-top-envoy-declares-him-persona-non-grata/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:21:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3744890 Pretoria accuses Israeli diplomat of insulting president, failing to notify government of visits by Israeli officials; both sides declare envoys personae non gratae

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]]> UN chief threatens to refer Israel to World Court over laws targeting UNRWA https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-chief-threatens-to-refer-israel-to-world-court-over-laws-targeting-unrwa/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:05:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733238 In letter to PM, Guterres says legislation violates obligations under international law; UN envoy Danon says UN chief threatening Israel instead of dealing with terror in agency

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]]> UN court to begin hearings on whether Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-court-to-begin-hearings-on-whether-myanmar-committed-genocide-against-rohingya/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:28:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3731920 ICJ may use case to broaden definition of genocide in international law, which could influence dispute between South Africa and Israel over war in Gaza

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]]> Belgium joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/belgium-joins-south-africas-genocide-case-against-israel/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:54:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3718599 Brussels files declaration of intervention at The Hague, but says move intended to clarify its interpretation of international law rather than fully back case against Israel

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]]> UN backs ICJ declaration that UNRWA isn’t infiltrated by Hamas; Israel denounces vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-backs-icj-declaration-that-unrwa-isnt-infiltrated-by-hamas-israel-denounces-vote/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 03:36:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3710707 Head of Palestinian welfare agency hails 'strong endorsement' from General Assembly; US slams 'unserious and biased' resolution, condemns UNWRA as 'a Hamas subsidiary complicit in Oct. 7'

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]]> ICJ says Israel obligated to work with UNRWA; Jerusalem ‘categorically rejects’ notion https://www.timesofisrael.com/icj-says-israel-obligated-to-work-with-unrwa-jerusalem-categorically-rejects-notion/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:43:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3671597 In non-binding opinion, top UN court dismisses Israeli submission on Hamas 'infiltration' of Palestinian relief agency, claiming insufficient evidence that it is not neutral

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]]> World Court to give opinion on Israel’s aid obligations for Gaza, West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-court-to-give-opinion-on-israels-aid-obligations-for-gaza-west-bank/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:35:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3671069 Proceedings stem from Israel's ban on UNRWA aid agency, predating the current US-brokered Gaza ceasefire agreement, whose provisions on aid Israel is living up to

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]]> Opinion: Israel is committing war crimes – and its legal heads remain silent https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-is-committing-war-crimes-and-its-legal-heads-remain-silent/ Sat, 09 Aug 2025 10:21:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3615993 The silence of Israel’s three senior legal officials charged with ensuring that Israel’s military operations comply with the rules of international law is indefensible

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]]> ‘Manifestly illegal’: In Katz’s plan for Gaza ‘humanitarian city,’ experts see war crime https://www.timesofisrael.com/manifestly-illegal-in-katzs-plan-for-gaza-humanitarian-city-experts-see-war-crime/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:05:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3599690 Senior Israeli academics have warned forcing Palestinians into a closed-off area would be legally unjustified and constitute crimes against humanity

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]]> France issues complaint against Iran at ICJ over detained citizens https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-issues-complaint-against-iran-at-icj-over-detained-citizens/ Fri, 16 May 2025 09:09:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3550356 Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris were detained on espionage charges in 2022; move comes as France set to meet with Iran in Turkey over Iranian nuclear program

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]]> International Court of Justice throws out Sudan genocide case against UAE https://www.timesofisrael.com/international-court-of-justice-throws-out-sudan-genocide-case-against-uae/ Tue, 06 May 2025 11:47:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3542706 ICJ says it 'manifestly lacked' jurisdiction to rule, points to 'reservation' stipulated by United Arab Emirates against countries suing each other, when it joined court in 2005

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]]> At World Court hearing, US backs Israel’s right to ban UNRWA from Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-world-court-hearing-us-backs-israels-right-to-ban-unrwa-from-gaza/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:22:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3538850 Legal adviser to administration argues international law gives Israel the right to decide which organizations run relief operations in Strip

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