ICJ

The trials of Netanyahu: Turkey, the Global Sumud Flotilla, and what comes next - opinion

The Turkish criminal trial charges Netanyahu and 34 other Israeli defendants over intercepting the Gaza-bound flotilla, and accuses them, among other matters, of torture and deprivation of liberty.

|ByNEVILLE TELLER
Boats, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, sail off Koufonisi islet, Greece, September 26, 2025.
Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro (L) faces President Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva (R) in runoff elections in Brazil.

Lula’s reelection in Brazil puts the brakes on Latin America’s pro-Israel shift

Since 2023, several Latin American countries have strengthened ties with Israel, in some cases reversing policies adopted by their predecessors.

|ByJUAN MELAMED/JTA
Israel and Colombia flags at the peaceful protest of the members of the active reserve of the military and police forces against the government of Gustavo Petro, October 2023.

Colombia officially withdraws from South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel

Israeli ambassador to Colombia Vivien Aisen echoed the remarks, saying Colombia chose "the right side of history" and made "a brave and responsible decision that we deeply appreciate."

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
JUDGES ARRIVE for a session of the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

Germany asks ICJ to dismiss Nicaragua-backed case against Israel arms export

Germany asks UN top court to throw out ongoing Israel arms export case

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How South Africa uses anti-Israel rhetoric in the ICJ – report

A recent report from the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy finds links between South Africa's ruling party and Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
SOUTH AFRICAN legal team leader John Dugard attends an ICJ session on emergency measures against Israel, following accusations by South Africa that the IDF operation in Gaza is a state-led genocide, in The Hague, in January.

The West’s attack on Judaism is an American national security issue – opinion

How global anti-Israel sentiment endangers US security and alliances.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024ByGOL KALEV
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses a fundraiser in Vancouver earlier this week. His certifying that Jews in Israel kill women, children, and babies puts Jews in North America in danger, the writer asserts.

Norway seeks ICJ opinion on Israel's UNRWA shutdown decision

Israel’s recent legislation to shutter UNRWA sparks international outcry and calls for accountability at the ICJ.

OCTOBER 29, 2024ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, HANNAH SARISOHN, ELIAV BREUER
Judges arrive at the International Court of Justice at the start of a hearing where South Africa requests new emergency measures over Israel's attacks on Rafah, as part of an ongoing case South Africa filed at the ICJ in December last year, The Hague, Netherlands May 17, 2024.

South Africa submits evidence of alleged Israeli genocide in Gaza to ICJ

According to the announcement, the Memorial claims that Israel has violated the genocide convention by promoting the destruction of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

OCTOBER 28, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Judges at the ICJ hear a request for emergency measures by South Africa, who asked the court to order Israel to stop its military actions in Gaza, in The Hague, Netherlands, january 11, 2024.

No. 38: Aharon Barak & ICJ defense team: Standing firm at The Hague

Aharon Barak, one of Israel’s most influential legal figures, and the ICJ defense team defended Israel against South Africa’s war crime allegations in January.

OCTOBER 1, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel's ICJ defense team.

The truth doesn’t interest the UN, ICC, and ICJ when it comes to Israel - opinion

When it comes to Israel, neither the UN, the ICC, nor the ICJ are concerned with truth or justice.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024ByDAVID BEN-BASAT
THEN-ISRAELI AMBASSADOR to the UN Gilad Erdan uses a paper shredder to tear apart a copy of the UN Charter, as a protest against a General Assembly vote on recognizing the Palestinians as qualified to becoming full UN members, in May.

Israel needs to get it together before the UN resolution has consequences - comment

The Broad Perspective: A UN decision that creates animosity toward Israel is something to dread – and even fear – not scoff at and turn the other cheek.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI
A view during United Nations Security Council meeting about the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, at the U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 4, 2024.

Germany has stopped approving war weapons exports to Israel, source says

Legal challenges across Europe have also led other allies of Israel to pause or suspend arms exports.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock meets with Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz during her visit to Israel, in Tel Aviv, Israel, September 6, 2024.

South Africa attempting to defer deadline for giving evidence at ICJ - KAN

South Africa is required to submit its evidence by October 28. However, it is now attempting to obtain a few more months, the report noted. 

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Judges at the ICJ hear a request for emergency measures by South Africa, who asked the court to order Israel to stop its military actions in Gaza, in The Hague, Netherlands, january 11, 2024.

Norway wealth fund may divest companies that aid Israel in Gaza war, West Bank

The fund has been an international leader in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment field.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024ByREUTERS
View of entrance to Norway's central bank in Oslo, April 20, 2023.