THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Nicaragua on Monday called on the United Nations’ top court to halt German military and other aid to Israel, arguing that Berlin’s support was enabling acts of genocide and breaches of international humanitarian law in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Opening Nicaragua’s case at the International Court of Justice, the country’s … Read more
BRUSSELS — The United States again diverged from allies Wednesday to back Israel before the International Court of Justice, despite growing tension between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the war in Gaza. In a presentation in The Hague, U.S. officials warned that an advisory opinion from the top U.N. court, if … Read more
The International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, held the third day of hearings Wednesday on the legal consequences of Israel’s policies and practices “in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.” Dozens of countries are expected to present oral arguments during the hearings, which span six days and deal with questions of Israeli control … Read more
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has begun hearings into the legality of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories since 1967. It marks the first time the world’s top court has been asked to give an opinion on the matter. Hearings in the U.N.’s court began in The Hague on Monday and over the course of … Read more
The top U.N. court is set to begin public hearings Monday into the legality of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory. The six-day hearing could add to the political pressure on Israel over the war in Gaza, though its focus is on a broader issue: control of the occupied West Bank, annexed East Jerusalem, and the … Read more
The International Court of Justice on Friday declined South Africa’s request to introduce additional safeguards for Palestinians ahead of Israel’s planned offensive in the southern city of Rafah, where an estimated 1.4 million Palestinians are seeking refuge from Israeli bombardment. In its response to a Feb. 12 request from South Africa, the ICJ said the … Read more
THE HAGUE — The International Court of Justice on Friday ordered Israel to do more to prevent the killing and harm of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, a landmark decision that will add to calls for a change of course in its campaign against Hamas. At a closely-watched hearing at The Hague’s Peace Palace, a judge … Read more
You’re reading an excerpt from the Today’s WorldView newsletter. Sign up to get the rest free, including news from around the globe and interesting ideas and opinions to know, sent to your inbox every weekday. All eyes are on The Hague this Friday. Judges at the International Court of Justice are due to hand out … Read more
While the International Court of Justice is currently deliberating a case brought by South Africa, charging Israel with “genocidal acts” against Palestinians in its brutal military campaign in Gaza following Hamas’ deadly terror attack on Oct. 7, 2023, there’s another ICJ case involving Israel that’s currently pending. The Southeast Asian nation of Indonesia is taking … Read more
Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave THE HAGUE — Israel on Friday rejected allegations that it is committing genocide in Gaza, arguing before the International Court of Justice that the soaring death toll was an unavoidable consequence of its battle against a militant army that has embedded itself in civilian areas and seeks … Read more