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UK lawyers urge sanctions on Israel over Gaza crisis

Over 800 legal professionals in the United Kingdom including prominent judges, lawyers, and academics have signed an open letter demanding immediate sanctions against Israel and its officials due to the ongoing war in Gaza. Addressed to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the letter highlights what the signatories......

Hungary's withdrawal from ICC coincides with Netanyahu's visit

In a significant political maneuver, Hungary has announced its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Budapest. This decision raises concerns regarding accountability for alleged war crimes. Hungary's Chief......

Netanyahu’s visit to Hungary amid ICC warrant: A strategic alliance strengthened

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Budapest on Thursday, welcomed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, despite an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against him. This visit underscores Hungary’s enduring alliance with Israel, which has......

United States joins human rights watch list amid declining civil liberties

Civicus, a nonprofit focused on monitoring civic rights globally, has recently included the United States in its watchlist due to a significant deterioration in civil liberties within the nation. Alongside countries such as Serbia, Pakistan, Italy, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the U.S. now......

Rodrigo Duterte arrested over ICC warrant for crimes against humanity

Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, was taken into custody on March 11, 2025, at Manila's international airport following a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The warrant accuses him of crimes against humanity linked to his controversial war on drugs,......

Sara Duterte heads to the Netherlands to support father’s ICC legal battle

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, is traveling to the Netherlands to assist her father following his arrest in Manila. The arrest, carried out under a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC), is linked to alleged "crimes against......

Trump reintroduces sanctions on International Criminal Court officials

In a move reminiscent of his first term, U.S. President Donald Trump authorized economic and travel sanctions targeting individuals involved in International Criminal Court (ICC) investigations of U.S. citizens and allies, including Israel. The ICC condemned the sanctions and urged its 125 member states......

Rethinking international law for a more just global system

The longstanding exceptional immunity granted to Israel has placed international law and its institutions in a precarious position. Israel has repeatedly defied the United Nations (UN), killing UN workers, banning UNRWA, and barring UN representatives. Additionally, it has undermined international justice......

Gaza death toll nears 62,000 as missing presumed dead

The death toll from the ongoing conflict in Gaza has reached approximately 61,709, according to updated figures from local authorities. This number now includes thousands of individuals previously reported as missing and are now presumed dead. Officials from Gaza’s Government Information Office......