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Ratko Mladic, Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide, dies in Hague detention

Ratko Mladic, one of the most notorious figures of the Bosnian war, has died in a UN detention center in The Hague while serving a life sentence.

Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic leaves a meeting at the airport in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina April 13, 1993.
Colombia's President Abelardo De La Espriella speaks before visiting sites damaged by Monday's earthquake, in Manizales, Colombia, August 11, 2026.

Colombia sees criticism from Arab states after recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights

The Red Sea

Erdogan’s rivalry with Israel has a new front: Africa - opinion

Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outline the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, US, April 12, 2026.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani considers Netanyahu arrest ahead of UN General Assembly visit


South Africa tarnishes legacy of combatting racism with ICJ case

Post-apartheid South Africa is weaponizing the Genocide Convention against the Jewish state as it defends itself against the racist, genocidal, terrorist Hamas regime.

 A woman holds a placard during an interfaith prayer service in Bo-Kaap for the success of the South African Government's genocide case, which accuses Israel of genocide in the Gaza war, at the International Court of Justice in the Hague, in Cape Town, South Africa, January 10, 2024

ICJ genocide hearing: 'You wanted hell, you'll get hell' South Africa quotes Israel

"South Africa contends that Israel has transgressed Article Two of the (Genocide) convention, committing acts that fall within the definition of genocide."

 People sit inside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the day of the trial to hear a request for emergency measures by South Africa, who asked the court to order Israel to stop its military actions in Gaza, The Hague, Netherlands, January 11, 2024

South Africa vs Israel: ICJ hearings to begin Thursday in The Hague

South Africa and Israel exchanged allegations on the eve of hearings at the top UN court, which will hear South Africa’s claims.

 A man holds a placard which accuses Israel of genocide in the Gaza war, at the International Court of Justice in the Hague, in Cape Town, South Africa, January 10, 2024

Ad campaign at bus stops highlights Gaza hostages before ICJ hearing

The campaign showcases a poignant message alongside the image of one-year-old Kfir Bibas: "Waiting for the bus home for 100 days", a stark reminder of the duration of the hostages' captivity.

 A new signage campaign was launched on Wednesday across various bus stations in Washington DC, aimed at raising awareness ahead of the significant hearing in The Hague against Israel on Thursday and Friday.

Israel, South Africa trade barbs on eve of ICJ Gaza genocide case

The ICJ will hold sessions on Thursday and Friday in a case brought in late December accusing Israel of failing to uphold its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention.

 The flags of Israel and South Africa

Major rally in the Hague to support Israel amid int'l legal dispute

The ICJ will hold hearings this week on a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in the Gaza war and seeking an emergency suspension of its military campaign.

  General view of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands December 11, 2019.

Israeli far-left lawmaker joins Gaza genocide lawsuit at ICJ

Several MKs have condemned his actions, including MK Sharon Nir of Yisrael Beiteinu, who suggested he resign from the Knesset.

 MK Ofer Cassif speaks during a protest of Palestinians and left-wing activists against the Evyatar outpost, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on February 18, 2022.

Israel to defend itself at ICJ's genocide hearing on Gaza

The hearing was triggered by South Africa, which charged that Israel was in violation of the United Nations 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide.

 Judges are seen at the International Court of Justice before the issue of a verdict in the case of Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav who was sentenced to death by Pakistan in 2017, in The Hague, Netherlands July 17, 2019

Netherlands fights accusation it is complicit in Israeli 'war crimes' in Gaza

Though the Dutch Defense Ministry would not comment on the case, a letter said "it cannot be established that the F-35s are involved in grave violations of the humanitarian laws of war."

 IAF 'Adir' F-35 fighter jets seen escorting US B-52 bombers on November 10, 2022

ICC prosecutor visits Israel and West Bank in unprecedented trip

The surprise visit is unofficial and will not include access to Gaza.

 International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan speaks during an interview with Reuters about the violence in Israel and Gaza in The Hague, Netherlands October 12, 2023