Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more

ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 620

Israel genocide case at ICJ

Presiding judge Yuji Iwasawa opens the International Court of Justice hearings into a United Nations request for an advisory opinion on Israel's obligations to allow humanitarian assistance in Gaza and the West Bank, in The Hague, Netherlands, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
April 30, 2025, 6:22 pm
At World Court hearing, US backs Israel’s right to ban UNRWA from Gaza
Legal adviser to administration argues international law gives Israel the right to decide which organizations run relief operations in Strip
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Judges for the International Court of Justice rise before delivering a non-binding ruling on Israeli rule in the West Bank and East Jerusalem at the ICJ in The Hague on July 19, 2024. (Nick Gammon/AFP)
April 4, 2025, 12:47 am
Nicaragua walks back request to join ICJ genocide case against Israel
FM Gideon Sa’ar praises decision as ‘better late than never,’ urges other signatories to follow suit; Nicaragua sought in February to join the case over Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
International Court of Justice Judge Yuji Iwasawa delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the 7th Biennial Conference of the Asian Society of International Law in metropolitan Manila, Philippines, on August 22, 2019. (AP Photo/ Aaron Favila/ File)
March 3, 2025, 7:43 pm
ICJ elects Japanese judge Yuji Iwasawa as new president, replacing Nawaf Salam
Iwasawa, a member of the court since 2018, was previously a professor of international law at the University of Tokyo and chair of the United Nations Human Rights Committee
By AFP and ToI Staff
FILE -- US President Donald Trump speaks as he signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
February 8, 2025, 4:20 pm
Trump orders cut to funding for South Africa over land policy, ICJ case against Israel
US president pulls all aid, citing ‘genocide’ case against Israel and claims that Pretoria is taking land from white people; US aid to South Africa totaled $440 million in 2023
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Ugandan Judge Julia Sebutinde makes her solemn declaration as a new member of the ICJ in the Great Hall of Justice of the Peace Palace in The Hague, March 12, 2012. (ICJ)
January 17, 2025, 4:14 pm
Ugandan judge who backed Israel in genocide case said set to become ICJ chief
Julia Sebutinde, court’s current vice president, is expected to succeed Nawaf Salam after he is appointed Lebanon’s PM; Sebutinde was sole dissenting vote on every ICJ measure
By ToI Staff
Heritage Minister Amichay Eliyahu attends a protest of bereaved families of Israeli soldiers killed in the Gaza Strip calling for the continuation of the war outside the Prime Minister's Office, in Jerusalem, May 5, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 25, 2024, 9:53 pm
AG decides not to open criminal probes into senior officials for Gaza incitement
Comments saying atomic bomb could be dropped on Strip and other inflammatory calls were cited in ICJ case as key evidence of Israel’s alleged intent to commit genocide in Gaza
By Jeremy Sharon
The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, is seen in an undated photo. (Oliver de la haye/iStock)
November 22, 2024, 10:28 am
What’s next after ICC issued arrest warrants against Israeli leaders
The fallout of the court’s decision is unclear, but Netanyahu and Gallant could be arrested if they enter any of the court’s 124 member states, including entire EU and many allies
By Reuters and Jeremy Sharon
File - Judges at the International Court of Justice arrive to hear South African arguments over Israel's Rafah offensive at The Hague, May 16, 2024. (Nick Gammon/AFP)
August 7, 2024, 4:45 pm
Turkey submits bid to join South Africa genocide case against Israel
Ankara joins handful of countries seeking to participate in the case at The Hague; if accepted, it will be able to make written submissions, speak at public hearings
By AP and ToI Staff
FIFA President Gianni Infantino walks on the stage before the start of the 69th FIFA congress in Paris, June 5, 2019. (Alessandra Tarantino/AP)
July 18, 2024, 3:22 pm
Report by lawyers behind ICJ ‘genocide’ case urges banning Israel from world soccer
In private report for Eko social justice nonprofit, South African scholars assert that Israeli actions ‘undermine’ objectives of sport’s governing body FIFA
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich leads a Religious Zionism faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 24, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
July 3, 2024, 9:32 pm
Report: State Attorney to expand inquiry into lawmakers’ incitement against Gazans
Comments made by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Likud MK Tally Gotliv expected to be investigated in move seen as an effort to comply with ICJ orders
By ToI Staff
Men collect food aid ahead of the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, June 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
July 2, 2024, 5:09 pm
New Gaza famine report reveals grim March predictions were vastly exaggerated
Study appears to emphasize outlying malnutrition results, does not disclose mortality data, leading some experts to question the basis of its new projections
By Jeremy Sharon
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk listens to delegates after delivering his report of the situation in the West Bank and Gaza during the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on February 29, 2024. (Fabrice Coffrini/AFP)
June 19, 2024, 2:55 pm
UN rights office: Israeli Gaza strikes may have ‘systematically violated’ laws of war
Report does not mention Hamas’s October 7 attack, cites six incidents with high casualty counts that it calls ’emblematic’ of a pattern of behavior on Israel’s part
By ToI Staff
In this photo provided by US Central Command, humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza, June 8, 2024. (US Central Command via AP)
June 11, 2024, 4:59 am
High Court orders state to demonstrate aid supply to Gaza is sufficient
Justices accept request for interim orders in petitions alleging Israel isn’t doing enough to alleviate the humanitarian situation in Strip, give state 10 days to respond
By Jeremy Sharon
Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jose Manuel Albares holds a press conference at his ministry headquarters in Madrid on June 6, 2024. (Thomas Coex/AFP)
June 6, 2024, 2:45 pm
Spain applies to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at top UN court
Madrid joins handful of countries, along with PA, seeking to boost Pretoria’s allegation at The Hague; Spanish FM: ‘We want peace to return to Gaza and the Middle East’
By AP and ToI Staff
The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, is seen in an undated photo. (Oliver de la haye/iStock)
June 5, 2024, 12:51 am
US House passes bill to sanction ICC for seeking Israel arrests warrants
42 Democrats vote with all House Republicans in favor of GOP legislation; approval less likely in Democrat-controlled Senate, amid White House opposition to sanctioning court
By Jacob Magid and Agencies
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.