More than 800 lawyers, judges call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza war Israel’s breaches of international law in Gaza risk setting ‘anarchy’ loose upon the world, a signatory says. Al Jazeera · May 27, 2025
Angela Rayner refuses to say if she thinks Israel is breaking international law DEPUTY Prime Minister Angela Rayner has refused to say if she believes Israel is breaking international law. The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2025
Middle East crisis: Starmer, Macron and Carney ‘on the wrong side of humanity,’ says Netanyahu – as it happened Israeli PM attacks leaders of UK, France and Canada following their threat earlier this week of a ‘concrete’ response if the Gaza campaign continues The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025
ICC prosecutor says Netanyahu arrest warrant should remain as Israel jurisdiction challenge is heard Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court are urging judges to reject a request by Israel to scrap arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister while the court reconsiders its jurisdiction over Gaza and the West Bank The Independent UK · May 22, 2025
Lammy ‘begged’ to ‘save children’s lives’ in Gaza as MPs call for tougher action David Lammy announced new measures against Israel but Labour and Tory backbenchers urged him to go further. Evening Standard · May 20, 2025
Hungary approves bill to withdraw from International Criminal Court Hungary's parliament approved a bill to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, following Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's criticisms of the court's impartiality. Euronews · May 20, 2025
Attacks on healthcare in war zones in 2024 reach ‘new levels of horror’ – report Health facilities were destroyed and staff killed in record numbers in conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Myanmar and Sudan The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025
1 in 5 Gazans face starvation. Can the law force Israel to act? As Israel continues to pound Gaza with airstrikes, killing scores of people a day, the two-month ceasefire that brought a halt to the violence earlier this year feels like a distant memory. The Conversation · May 18, 2025
What the last Trump presidency can teach us about fighting back History shows that if western governments mount a defense, the human rights movement will survive this rough patch The Guardian - US · May 18, 2025
Will we ever see despots like Putin in court? It’s unlikely – and that’s the west’s fault too The US, UK and others routinely flout international law. That’s why there’s scant hope for a new tribunal on crimes against Ukraine, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025
ICC Prosecutor, Under Investigation, Steps Aside Temporarily The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor has stepped aside pending the conclusion of a probe into a misconduct allegation against him, his office said Friday, as media reports cite accusations of sexual misconduct. International Business Times · May 16, 2025
Loan him a pen, land on a watchlist — Trump sanctions ICC prosecutors for doing their jobs Trump is building his legacy brick by brick. We Got This Covered · May 16, 2025
ICC prosecutor to step aside until probe into alleged misconduct ends ICC says Karim Khan will take a leave of absence pending the conclusion of UN-led investigation. Al Jazeera · May 16, 2025
ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, to step aside until investigation ends International criminal court confirms move after latest news reports about details of alleged sexual misconduct The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025
Euronews · May 16, 2025 ICC top prosecutor Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe ends ICC top prosecutor Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe ends
The Independent UK · May 16, 2025 ICC prosecutor Karim Khan steps aside pending outcome of sexual misconduct investigation The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court will temporarily step down pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct
Euronews · May 15, 2025 Trump’s sanctions on ICC halt tribunal's work, staffers claim According to ICC staff members, sanctions imposed by the Trump administration have made it near impossible for the tribunal to conduct basic tasks, let alone seek justice for victims of war crimes.
Euronews · May 14, 2025 Ireland and Spain among those most hostile to the Jewish community, Israeli minister told Euronews In a new report, Israel’s government has accused several European countries of a sharp increase in cases of antisemitism.
Euronews · May 14, 2025 ICC's top prosecutor faces increased pressure over sexual misconduct allegations Reports claim that Karim Khan brought forward the court's arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu after learning he was under investigation for forcing himself on a colleague.
Al Jazeera · May 13, 2025 Philippines election results: Who won, who lost and what’s next? Currently behind bars at The Hague, former President Rodrigo Duterte is set to win the mayoral seat for Davao City.
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025 Broadcast mogul Sanjog Gupta in frame to increase Indian influence at ICC Sanjog Gupta has emerged as the frontrunner to become the new chief executive of the International Cricket Council
International Business Times · May 12, 2025 Israel Urges ICC To Drop Arrest Warrants Against PM Israel has asked the International Criminal Court to dismiss its arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant while ICC judges reconsider complex jurisdictional questions.
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025 Is Britain breaking international law over Israel to avoid offending Trump? We may find out in court this week The UK’s arms exports to Israel will be tested again as a Palestinian rights group challenges the government
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025 Monday briefing: Is Israel using starvation as a weapon of war? In today’s newsletter: Gaza’s suffering continues under military blockade and the Israeli government’s new plans to control distribution of essential supplies
International Business Times · May 11, 2025 Philippines Heads To Polls With Marcos-Duterte Feud Centre Stage Millions of Filipinos will vote Monday in a mid-term election widely seen as a referendum on the explosive feud between President Ferdinand Marcos and impeached Vice President Sara Duterte.