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The international court of justice (ICJ) and the international criminal court (ICC) have been heavily involved in the politicking surrounding the conflict in Gaza. As the ICJ hears arguments surrounding accusations of genocide levelled at Israel, the ICC prosecutor recently applied for arrest warrants to be issued for the leaders…

An arrest warrant for Putin over war crimes in Ukraine was welcomed, but the government’s response this time has been more muted

The power of international law lies in its potential to offer alternatives to force and violence. The ideal is that states submit their grievances to a court rather than duke them out on a battlefield, or carry them out against civilians.

The US military has begun moving aid ashore in Gaza, as the UN says truck convoys by land remain the most efficient way of getting aid in

Israel complains of ‘obscene exploitation’ of genocide convention and asks judges to throw out bid to halt Rafah offensive

Rejecting South Africa’s accusations of genocide, Israel claims case makes ‘a mockery of the heinous charge’.

Israel lashed out Friday at South Africa's case before the UN's top court, describing it as "totally divorced" from reality, as Pretoria urges judges to order a ceasefire in Gaza.

Israel is appearing at international court of justice after South Africa asked it to urgently order end to assault on Rafah

South Africa urges ICJ intervention in Israel-Hamas conflict; Israel denies genocide allegations. Ongoing coverage available from AP.