AG to Netanyahu: Form independent inquiry or face ICC warrant – Israel Politics

AG to Netanyahu: Form independent inquiry or face ICC warrant – Israel Politics

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara held meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about preventing the International Criminal Court (ICC) from issuing arrest warrants, in which she pressured him to form an independent commission to investigate the humanitarian situation in Gaza, according to Israeli media reports on Thursday. Netanayhu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant are both facing … Read more

QuickCheck: Are the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court the same?

QuickCheck: Are the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court the same?

THE rise in geopolitical tensions across the globe has brought terms and phrases often used only among political scientists into public attention, such as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC). Last December, South Africa filed a case against Israel at ICJ alleging that its action in Gaza is tantamount … Read more

China hopes ICC will be ‘objective’ after warrants sought for Israel, Hamas leaders

China hopes ICC will be ‘objective’ after warrants sought for Israel, Hamas leaders

BEIJING: China said on Tuesday (May 21) it hoped the International Criminal Court (ICC) would uphold an “objective” position after a prosecutor requested arrest warrants for leaders from Israel, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the militant movement Hamas. The ICC’s prosecutor Karim Khan on Monday said he had applied for arrest warrants for alleged war … Read more

Why is ICC seeking arrest warrants for Hamas, Israeli leaders?

Why is ICC seeking arrest warrants for Hamas, Israeli leaders?

By Mike Corder | Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court could soon issue arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, more than seven months into the war between the two sides, based on a request by the court’s chief prosecutor. Karim Khan said that he … Read more