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middle-east5 days ago•5 min saved

Israel opens criminal probe into killing of Gaza child Hind Rajab after years of denial

Israel has publicly admitted firing on the civilian car carrying Hind Rajab in Gaza and launched a criminal investigation—the first official acknowledgment of such an attack after years of denial—amid international pressure and new evidence from investigations and documentaries; advocates claim a deliberate double-tap on medics and call for independent international accountability, including a pending ICC war-crimes filing by Hind Rajab Foundation.

via Al Jazeera|

#gaza #hind-rajab #icc

international6 days ago•4 min saved

EU Stands with ICC as U.S. sanctions target its leadership

The European Union publicly backs the International Criminal Court after the United States sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior prosecutor Abdoulaye Seye, saying judges must be able to work independently without external pressure. Germany and the Netherlands expressed support or concern, while the ICC denounced the sanctions as an attack on its independence amid Washington’s broader aim to curb the court’s reach over officials from non-member states in Gaza-related cases.

via politico.eu|

#eu #gaza #icc

world6 days ago•5 min saved

Trump Admin Targets ICC Leadership Over Gaza and Afghanistan Probes

The Trump administration sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, freezing their U.S.-based assets and cutting them off from the U.S. financial system, as part of a broader effort to dismantle the court amid ICC investigations into alleged war crimes in Gaza and Afghanistan. Rubio called the ICC corrupt and politicized and argued it lacks jurisdiction over non-member states like the U.S. and Israel, while the ICC said the sanctions undermine the rule of law.

via Fox News|

#afghanistan #gaza #icc

world6 days ago•3 min saved

Netherlands Defies US ICC Sanctions, Urges Court Independence

Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen condemned U.S. sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, saying international courts must freely carry out their mandates and inviting Akane for talks to reaffirm support; Washington argues the ICC threatens sovereignty and aims to cripple the court, while the ICC warns that sanctions against judges, prosecutors and staff undermine the rule of law. Netanyahu welcomed the sanctions, branding the ICC a 'kangaroo court' and praising Rubio for emphasizing consequences.

via politico.eu|

#diplomacy #icc #international-law

world7 days ago•3 min saved

US slaps sanctions on ICC president and top lawyer in bid to dismantle the court

The Trump administration sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, freezing their assets in the US and restricting US-based entities from dealing with them as part of a broader effort to dismantle the court. Rubio called the ICC a sham and vowed more actions to protect US sovereignty, while the ICC and critics warn the measures threaten judicial independence and the rule of law amid longer-running tensions over the court’s jurisdiction and investigations into US and Israeli actions.

via Al Jazeera|

#abdoulaye-seye #icc #marco-rubio

world7 days ago•5 min saved

US sanctions ICC leadership, widening clash over international justice

The United States, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announced sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye as part of a broad campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court, accusing the court of prosecuting officials without states’ consent and undermining sovereignty. The ICC criticized the moves as undermining the rule of law, while rights groups warned the sanctions could hamper efforts to hold war criminals to account.

via BBC|

#abdoulaye-seye #icc #sovereignty

world7 days ago•2 min saved

US Targets ICC Leadership Over Gaza Probes

The United States sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, accusing them of directing ICC investigations, arrests, or prosecutions without consent from states, as part of a campaign to curb what Washington calls a politicized court. Senator Marco Rubio framed the ICC as corrupt and urged member nations to withdraw; the move follows prior sanctions on other ICC officials and despite the US and Israel not recognizing ICC jurisdiction.

via theguardian.com|

#gaza-war #icc #international-law

world23 days ago•21 min saved

Cowboy Diplomacy Collides with Reality in Trump's Iran War

Heather Cox Richardson argues that Donald Trump's Iran policy reflects a cowboy-style foreign policy that undermines the modern American state and risks widening the conflict, as Trump and his advisers dispute strategy while Camp David signals stronger strikes. The piece criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's push to rewrite doctrine into a 'warrior ethos' that would discard the Geneva Conventions, warns of a return to extralegal tactics, and notes growing concerns about the ICC and accountability. It also points out that U.S. strikes have not halted drug trafficking and cites a mismatch between rhetoric and results, with signs the U.S. remains undermined on the world stage due to the prioritization of force over expertise and diplomacy.

via Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack|

#icc #iran #jcpoa

israel-news27 days ago•12 min saved

Netanyahu brushes off ICC arrest fears, pledges protection by special forces

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News host Sean Hannity that he isn’t afraid of ICC arrest warrants, saying IDF special forces would protect him and calling the ICC corrupt; he also defended a hard line on Iran and highlighted a positive meeting with Donald Trump.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#hannity #icc #iran

world27 days ago•6 min saved

Netanyahu sticks to NYC trip as mayor calls for his arrest

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will attend the UN General Assembly in New York despite New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s calls for his arrest over Gaza war actions, accusing Mamdani of fomenting hate toward Jews. Mamdani says local authorities cannot arrest him under ICC warrants and urges federal action, while Netanyahu denounces the ICC and highlights a positive meeting with Trump on Iran, insisting the trip will go ahead.

via Fox News|

#hannity #icc #netanyahu

world29 days ago•3 min saved

Chad exits ICC amid Western pressure, joining wave of withdrawals

Chad said it is beginning the process to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, making it the fifth country in months to quit amid U.S. pressure and accusations of bias; the Sahel state follows Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, with Venezuela also pulling out as Washington intensifies its campaign against the ICC.

via Al Jazeera|

#africa #chad #icc

sports29 days ago•5 min saved

Kuzma Calls Mamdani's Netanyahu Arrest Video a 'Mayor Playing President' Moment

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma slammed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a 'mayor playing president' after Mamdani urged arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu under an ICC warrant, labeling the stance as performative and content-creating rather than governing. The criticism came as Irving and Wembanyama showed support for Mamdani, while commentators argued the mayor lacks authority to arrest visiting leaders and should focus on NYC issues.

via Fox News|

#icc #kyle-kuzma #nba

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Netanyahu accuses NYC mayor of fanning hate over ICC arrest call

Netanyahu accuses New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fomenting hate by urging U.S. enforcement of an ICC arrest warrant against him over Israel’s Gaza war, while Mamdani says the city cannot arrest but should push federal action; Netanyahu dismisses ICC charges as bogus and warns rising antisemitism as UN General Assembly approaches, with Mamdani vowing to pursue the warrant in his mayoral term and both sides shaping U.S. support for Israel ahead of Trump talks and other events.

via The Guardian|

#arrest-warrant #gaza #icc

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Netanyahu vows UN appearance in NYC despite ICC warrant amid mayoral feud

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will address the United Nations in New York despite an ICC arrest warrant and a New York City mayor's claim that he is not welcome, framing the trip as defending Israel and the Israeli‑American alliance amid shifting US opinion on Israel. The piece notes mixed views of Netanyahu and Mayor Zohran Mamdani among US Jews, highlights ongoing debates over Gaza and US support for Israel, and mentions a disputed claim that Mamdani’s wife celebrated the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.

via Al Jazeera|

#icc #mamdani #netanyahu

world1 month ago•7 min saved

ICC Dismisses Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan in Historic Vote

ICC member states voted 82 of 125 to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan for serious misconduct and a breach of duty, based on allegations of a sexual relationship with a subordinate staff member; the decision takes effect immediately and elections for a new prosecutor will follow. Khan’s supporters say due process and independence were bypassed, while critics view the move as politically charged within the ICC’s governance and disciplinary process.

via Middle East Eye|

#assemblyofstatesparties #icc #karimkhan