Amnesty International is now the first major international human rights organization to accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza. However, it’s an accusation that lawyers consider one of the most difficult to prosecute. Doing so requires proof the defendants committed the acts with intent to destroy a group, in whole or in part. Israel and the…

The operators of video game distribution service Steam have blocked a pro-Palestinian first-person shooter game in the United Kingdom at the request of the country’s counterterrorism authorities. The game Fursan al-Aqsa: The Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque came out in 2022. It’s a first-person shooter game resembling series like Call of Duty, Medal of Honor…

On Nov. 21, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Netanyahu’s office announced plans to appeal the decision and noted that U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., had informed Netanyahu about “a…

As reports indicate a cease-fire deal between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah could soon become a reality, the countries traded deadly and destructive strikes. Monday morning, Nov. 25, reports said Hezbollah attacked Galilee from Lebanon, while Israel continued to focus on the Lebanese capital of Beirut.  The latest round of attacks started with an Israeli strike on Beirut Saturday…

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…