The International Criminal Court at The Hague has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for their roles in the ongoing war in the Middle East. In addition, it has issued a warrant for Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif. The court announced that it issued the warrants…

Incoming Senate Republican Majority Leader John Thune warned Sunday, Nov. 17, that the U.S. could impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court if it issues war crimes arrest warrants against Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The controversy adds to a growing divide over the ICC’s actions, which some U.S. lawmakers have condemned as…

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Mongolia on Monday, Sept. 2, drew significant international attention. Since March 2023, the International Criminal Court has issued a warrant accusing Putin of war crimes, specifically for deporting and transferring children from occupied Ukrainian territories to Russia. As a member of the ICC, Mongolia is legally required to act…

The U.K. will not challenge the International Criminal Court (ICC)’s arrest warrant for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office. ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan sought the warrants in May because of Israel’s actions in Gaza. The warrants were received as another step to isolate Israel on the global…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for two Israeli leaders and three Hamas leaders on charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity and more. Among those who may be indicted is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The ICC leveled charges against Hamas for its Oct.…

President Joe Biden has sharply criticized a request from an International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor for an arrest warrant for several Israeli leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking from the Rose Garden, Biden said Israel is not committing genocide and dismissed the ICC’s comparison of Israeli defensive actions to Hamas’ atrocities. The U.S. president firmly…

Funeral services for Iran’s president following the deadly helicopter crash are underway. The prosecution rests its case in Trump’s trial as the defense begins to call its witnesses. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Iran begins funeral services for president killed in helicopter crash Thousands of supporters have…

Israeli officials expressed concerns that the International Criminal Court (ICC) may issue arrest warrants against Israeli government and military figures for actions linked to Israel’s conflict with Hamas. The ICC has the authority to accuse officials of war crimes, including genocide and crimes against humanity. According to Reuters, the ICC may seek an arrest warrant…

Security cameras recorded Israeli commandos disguised as patients, doctors and nurses, guns drawn, raiding a hospital in the northern West Bank on Monday, Jan. 30. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the counterterrorism operation killed three Palestinian militants on Tuesday. Two of the men killed were identified to be members of the Islamic Jihad militant group.…