Feb 07 Trump orders sanctions on International Criminal Court for investigating Israel By Darlene Superville, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press The order says the U.S. will impose “tangible and significant consequences” on those responsible for the ICC's “transgressions.” Actions may include blocking property and assets and not allowing ICC officials, employees and relatives to enter the United States… Continue reading
Jan 28 ICC prosecutor will seek arrest warrants for those accused of ethnic cleansing in Sudan's West Darfur region By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Karim Khan told the U.N. Security Council on Monday that crimes are being committed in Darfur "as we speak and daily," and are being used as a weapon of war. Continue reading
Dec 02 International Criminal Court chief lashes out at U.S. and Russia over threats and accusations By Molly Quell, Associated Press The president of the International Criminal Court has lashed out at the United States and Russia for interfering with its investigations and calls threats and attacks on the court “appalling.”… Continue reading
Nov 27 ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader, alleging crimes against humanity By Molly Quell, Associated Press Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing seized power from elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021 and is accused of crimes against humanity for the deportation and persecution of the Rohingya. Continue reading
Nov 21 WATCH: White House holds daily briefing as war-crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President Joe Biden's administration was “deeply concerned by the prosecutor’s rush to seek arrest warrants and the troubling process errors that led to this decision.”… Continue reading
Nov 21 ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas officials alleging war crimes By Molly Quell, Associated Press The decision turns Netanyahu and the others into internationally wanted suspects and is likely to further isolate them and complicate efforts to negotiate a cease-fire to end the 13-month conflict. Continue reading
Sep 12 Watch 8:25 ICC prosecutor on steps to hold Russia accountable for atrocities in Ukraine By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn The International Criminal Court in The Hague investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest of crimes. Its chief prosecutor is busy these days focusing on the war in Ukraine and the war between Israel and Palestinians. Earlier… Continue watching
Jul 19 Top UN court says Israel's presence in occupied Palestinian territories is 'illegal' and should end as 'rapidly as possible' By Mike Corder, Associated Press The International Court of Justice said in its non-binding opinion issued Friday that Israel has abused its status as the occupying power in the West Bank and east Jerusalem by carrying out policies of annexing territory, imposing permanent control and… Continue reading
Jun 04 House passes proposal sanctioning top war-crimes court after it sought Netanyahu arrest warrant By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The Republican-backed proposal only managed to garner some Democratic support after a bipartisan effort to respond to the court's stunning action against Israel was rejected by the White House last week. Continue reading
May 29 Netanyahu frequently makes claims of antisemitism. Critics say he's deflecting blame By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Netanyahu's supporters say he is genuinely concerned for the safety of Jews around the world. However, he has repeatedly sidestepped accountability for not preventing Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. Continue reading