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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States at City Hall in New York, July 3, 2026. (Anna Connors/ The New York Times via AP, Pool)
July 19, 2026, 11:40 pm
Netanyahu: Mamdani trying to distract from failed policies by seeking to arrest me
Statement from PM’s office says NYC mayor ‘should focus on fixing the damage his policies have caused New York’; US senator calls Mamdani ‘a clown’ for his suggestion
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks about the unstable building at 235 East 42nd Street and the surrounding buildings that were evacuated, July 7, 2026, in New York. (AP/Angelina Katsanis)
July 18, 2026, 2:47 pm
Mamdani: Netanyahu should be arrested if he visits NYC; I’m discussing it but won’t rewrite laws
New York mayor says he’s having ‘an active conversation’ with city’s legal department to see what steps he could take should the the PM attend UN General Assembly in September
By ToI Staff
Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, September 26, 2022. (Peter Dejong, Pool/AP)
July 14, 2026, 5:31 pm
UK legal watchdog upholds ICC prosecutor’s suspension, as decision on his firing looms
Bar Standards Board keeps in place June ban on British lawyer Karim Khan from practicing law in his home country; court’s oversight body to vote on July 24 on whether to boot him
By AP and ToI Staff
An exterior view of the International Criminal Court, or ICC, in The Hague, Netherlands, on April 30, 2024. (AP/ Peter Dejong)
July 13, 2026, 8:35 pm
Trump administration launches effort to ‘dismantle’ the International Criminal Court
Rubio says plan’s message is ‘sovereign states over globalism’; State Dept. official says options include travel bans, visa revocations, increased sanctions against court officials
By Reuters and Jacob Magid
Karim Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court looks up prior to a press conference in The Hague, Netherlands, July 3, 2023. (Peter Dejong/AP)
June 24, 2026, 5:57 pm
ICC bureau: Prosecutor Karim Khan should be fired for inappropriate sexual relationship
Lawyers for UK barrister say decision ‘unlawful, unfair, unsupported by evidence’; ICC member states to vote on dismissal next month; would not impact arrest warrants for PM, other Israelis
By Stephanie van den Berg
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, April 13, 2026. (Chung Sung-Jun/Pool Photo via AP)
May 20, 2026, 1:20 pm
South Korea says Israel’s detention of flotilla activists ‘way out of line’
President Lee says citizens are detained for reasons not valid under international law, and ICC warrants against Netanyahu will be judged separately from Europe
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich tells a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem that the ICC has issued an arrest warrant against him, May 19, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 19, 2026, 4:26 pm
Smotrich says ICC prosecutor has requested warrant for his arrest; orders demolition of West Bank hamlet
Warrant may be sought for far-right leader’s role in expanding settlements, which ICC could seek to prosecute as war crime. He calls the move a ‘declaration of war,’ instructs that Palestinian village east of Jerusalem be knocked down
By Jeremy Sharon
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (left) is seen at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during Jerusalem Day celebrations, May 14, 2026. (Jamal Awad/Flash90); National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir tours the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City during Jerusalem Day celebrations on May 14, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 17, 2026, 3:23 pm
ICC denies ‘inaccurate’ report it issued warrants for Smotrich and Ben Gvir
Haaretz says three additional warrants issued for unnamed politician and military officials; court reportedly sought ministers’ arrest over West Bank settlements last year
By Jeremy Sharon, ToI Staff and Agencies
A group gathers with a Palestinian flag in front of the main entrance wearing the names of artists who have been killed in Gaza, at the Venice 2026 Biennale Art, Italy, May 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
May 6, 2026, 9:04 am
Venice Biennale previews in chaos, overshadowed by row over Israeli and Russian participation
World’s largest art show faces unprecedented tensions in wake of entire jury’s resignation; Israeli artist says he was pleased that the jury quit after failing with ‘racist and discriminatory’ bid to exclude Israelis from awards
By AP and ToI Staff
Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova stands next to her 'Origami Deer' sculpture on the loading area of a transport vehicle in Prague on March 12, 2026 during a stopover in the Czech capital on its way to the Venice Biennale. (Michal Cizek / AFP)
April 30, 2026, 10:28 pm
Venice Biennale jury resigns after demanding, in vain, that Israel and Russia be excluded
Largest international art exhibition spurns 5-judge panel that had pledged not to consider works by nations whose leaders face ICC arrest warrants; awards postponed from May to November
By Agencies
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan talks before convening the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, March 14, 2025. (AP/Peter Dejong, Pool)
April 29, 2026, 1:20 am
Report: Qatar offered to ‘look after’ ICC prosecutor who issued warrants for Israeli leaders
Manager of private intel operation to discredit woman accusing Karim Khan of sexual abuse says in recording that the prosecutor is backed by Doha, according to WSJ editorial
By Michael Horovitz and Agencies
A man running in front of a sign for the Venice Biennale in Italy in an undated photo. (Stefano Mazzola via Getty Images via JTA)
April 28, 2026, 9:57 am
Venice Biennale judges won’t consider Israel due to Netanyahu’s ICC arrest warrant
Artist and sculptor Belu-Simion Fainaru, representing Israel, says he believes ‘art thrives on openness’; Foreign Ministry: ‘Spectacle of false, anti-Israeli political indoctrination’
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Peter Magyar speaks to the media in Budapest, Hungary, after winning national elections, April 13, 2026. (Denes Erdos/AP)
April 20, 2026, 11:34 pm
Hungary’s Magyar says ICC-wanted leaders will be detained, despite invite to Netanyahu
PM-elect clarifies he intends to reverse predecessor’s move to leave International Criminal Court, affirms that means commitment to arrest those issued warrants
By Nava Freiberg
Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan, while waiting for former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte to appear via video link before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/ Peter Dejong, Pool/ File)
March 22, 2026, 8:15 pm
ICC chief sexual misconduct claims still under review, despite report he was cleared
Internal memo to court staff denies report that Karim Khan, who led investigation into Israeli actions in Gaza, was cleared of allegations, says no decision reached
By Reuters and ToI Staff
A general view of the exterior of the International Criminal Court is seen in The Hague, Netherlands, March 12, 2025. (Omar Havana/AP)
December 15, 2025, 10:28 pm
ICC rejects Israeli bid to halt Gaza probe; maintains warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant
Court says alleged war crimes committed by Israel during war are under its jurisdiction despite appeal from Jerusalem; investigation to continue
By Reuters and ToI Staff
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