International criminal court

What is the ICC and why it is considering arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders?

By Mike Corder, Associated Press

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan said Monday that he is seeking warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defense minister and three Hamas leaders.

ICC prosecutor seeks war crimes arrest warrant for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu

By Josef Federman, Associated Press

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan said Monday that he believes Netanyahu, his defense minister Yoav Gallant and three Hamas leaders are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip and Israel.

WATCH: Israel makes appearance in ICJ responding to new complaint over possible attack on Rafah

By Molly Quell, Associated Press

Israel defended its conduct and said it had allowed in fuel and medication to the beleaguered enclave as it takes "extraordinary measures in order to minimize the harm to civilians in Gaza."…

WATCH: UN’s highest court hears request from South Africa on Israel’s offensive in Rafah

By Molly Quell, Associated Press

It is the fourth time South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice for emergency measures since the nation launched proceedings alleging that Israel’s military action in its war with Hamas in Gaza amounts to genocide.

Israeli officials concerned about possible ICC arrest warrants against country’s leaders

By Josef Federman, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

The probe is also looking at Israel's construction of settlements in occupied territory the Palestinians want for a future state.

Armenian victims group asks International Criminal Court to investigate genocide claim

By Molly Quell, Mike Corder, Associated Press

A human rights organization representing ethnic Armenians has submitted evidence to the International Criminal Court arguing that Azerbaijan is committing an ongoing genocide against them. Azerbaijan's government didn't immediately respond to the filing on Thursday.

International court seeks the arrest of 2 Russian officers over attacks on Ukraine infrastructure

By Mike Corder, Associated Press

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two high-ranking Russian military officers on charges linked to attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.

ICC awards reparations of $56 million to victims of convicted Ugandan rebel commander

By Mike Corder, Associated Press

Judges at the International Criminal Court on Wednesday granted reparations of more than 52 million euros ($56 million) to thousands of victims of a convicted commander in the shadowy Ugandan rebel group the Lord's Resistance Army.

UN expert says more needs to be done to address human rights abuses in the Philippines

By Jim Gomez, Associated Press

A U.N. expert says steps have been taken under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address human rights abuses such as the killings of journalists and rights activists.

Israel rejects genocide charges, claims ‘legitimate’ self defense at United Nations’ top court

By Mike Corder, Raf Casert, Associated Press

Israel is insisting at the United Nations’ highest court that its war in Gaza is a legitimate defense of its people, in response to accusations it is committing genocide against Palestinians.