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‘Immediate Measures’ – Israeli Officials Attempt to Counter Possible ICC Arrest Warrants
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly held telephone conversations with his counterparts in the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Austria, urging them to exert political pressure on the court in favor of […]
Israeli Airstrike Kills Gaza Journalist – Death Toll Rises to 141 Since Oct 7
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Each time a journalist dies or is injured, we lose a fragment of that truth.” A Palestinian journalist has been killed in an Israeli airstrike, increasing the death toll since […]
US to Sanction Israeli Military Unit over West Bank Rights Abuses – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The decision to sanction the Netzah Yehuda unit follows a recommendation made months ago by a special State Department panel. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is poised to announce […]
Will the ICC Issue Arrest Warrants for Israeli Officials and Why?
By Robert Inlakesh If the ICC is planning the imminent issuance of arrest warrants, this could be a move that saves the credibility of both Karim Khan and the ICC as a whole. According to […]
Israel Fears ICC Arrest Warrants over Gaza War Crimes – What We Know So Far
By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to The Times of Israel, Tel Aviv fears “the arrest warrants would be sought on the basis of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza”. Israeli officials convened for an “emergency […]
‘Active Obstruction’ – UN Commission Accuses Israel of Impeding October 7 Probe
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “We have faced not merely a lack of cooperation but active obstruction of our efforts to receive evidence from Israeli witnesses and victims”. Members of a United Nations commission said […]
‘Dismantle Armed Settler Militias’ – ICC Urged to Take Action Against Illegal Settlers
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Two Palestinians were killed this weekend after hordes of armed settlers attacked multiple villages in the West Bank, opening fire on its residents and setting properties alight. The Palestinian Ministry […]
Funding Bill – US Threatens Palestinian Authority to Cut Funding Over ICC Investigation Support
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Another reason for the limitation of funds would be if “Palestinians obtain the same standing as member states or full membership as a state in the United Nations”. The $1.2 […]
‘Utmost Urgency’ – ICC’s Khan Seeks to Accelerate Investigation in Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Karim Khan, Chief Prosecutor for the ICC, has appointed former military prosecutor, Andrew Cayley, to oversee the investigation as he seeks to accelerate the case. The Chief Prosecutor for the […]
‘Accessory to Genocide in Gaza’ – Australian Prime Minister Referred to ICC
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A 92-page document, endorsed by more than 100 Australian lawyers and barristers, has been submitted to the International Criminal Court accusing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of “complicity” in Israel’s genocidal […]
‘Matter of Utmost Urgency’ – ICC Prosecutor Warns Israel over Rafah Plan
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Khan warned in a post on X, following intense Israeli strikes on Rafah, that the court is “actively investigating any crimes allegedly committed” in Gaza. International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim […]
Spain to Voluntarily Contribute to ICC’s War Crimes Investigation in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Spain’s coalition government has reportedly said it will make a voluntary contribution to the Prosecutor’s Office of the International Court of Court (ICC) to investigate human rights violations in Gaza […]
Mexico Joins Chile in Referring Israel to the ICC – BREAKING
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In an unprecedented move, another Latin American government, Mexico, joined Chile in referring Israel to the International Criminal Court (ICC) over possible crimes in Gaza. Santiago’s move came on January […]
ICC Confirms Probe into Israel’s Killing of Journalists – Reporters Without Borders
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The office of the ICC’s Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, has confirmed to Reporters Without Borders (RSF) that “crimes against journalists” are included in its ongoing investigation into the situation in […]
100 Chilean Lawyers Lodge ICC Case against Netanyahu for Gaza War Crimes
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The complainants, most of Palestinian descent, are calling for an arrest warrant to be issued against Netanyahu. About 100 Chilean lawyers have filed a complaint before the International Criminal Court […]
ICC ‘Too Slow’ in Prosecuting Israel for Gaza War Crimes – UN Officials
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UN officials and international law experts have criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its slow handling of prosecuting those responsible for Israel’s war crimes in Gaza. UN Special Rapporteur […]
‘Israel Aims to Destroy Palestinians’ – South Africa Escalates at ICJ
By Palestine Chronicle Staff South Africa had submitted all necessary paperwork to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Now, Pretoria is seeking justice for Gaza at the ICJ. South Africa filed an application instituting proceedings […]
‘Dozens of Field Executions in Gaza’: Euro-Med Monitor Submits Primary Report to ICC, UN
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In a report submitted on Tuesday, Euro-Med Monitor documents dozens of cases of field executions carried out by Israel during its ground invasion in Gaza. Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor submitted […]
Crime of Genocide – South Africa Officially Brings War Crimes Charges against Israel at ICC
Ramaphosa had previously called for the ICC to investigate Israel for its actions in the war against Gaza. South Africa has submitted all necessary paperwork to the International Criminal Court (ICC), bringing war crime charges […]
‘There Must Be Accountability’ – British MP Calls on ICC to Investigate Israel’s War Crimes in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff British MP Claudia Webbe has signed a formal call to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate and prosecute Israeli war crimes in Gaza. Webbe posted on Friday the video […]
We Plan to File a Case before ICC: Son of Slain Journalist Abu Daqqa
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Yazan, the son of slain Palestinian journalist Samer Abu Daqqa, said that Israel deliberately assassinated his father and that the family plans to file a case before the International Criminal […]
The Lawyer Who Keeps Failing Palestine: Who is ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan?
By Robert Inlakesh When Karim Khan won a 9-year term as prosecutor, he announced that he would prioritize the cases handed to the court by the UNSC, which the Palestine case was not due to […]
The ICC Paralysis – Why Does Karim Khan Continue to Fail Palestine?
By Nurah Tape With the annual session of the International Criminal Court’s Assembly of States Parties underway in New York, a key case for Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan is occupied Palestine. On November 17, […]
‘A Test for Impartiality’ – Iranian FM Asks ICC to Stop Israeli Aggression in Gaza
The Iranian foreign minister has called this hearing in the ICC a test for the independence and impartiality of the judicial body. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian sent letters to the president and chief prosecutor […]
Turkish Lawyers Submit Israel War Crimes Evidence to ICC
Turkish legal experts have filed a lawsuit with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague urging the court to investigate Israel for war crimes in its onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip. A delegation […]
South Africa Wants Israel Declared Apartheid State
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The South African government intends to petition the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice to declare Israel an apartheid state. According to Naledi Pandor, the Minister of […]
Israeli Government Should Stand Trial at ICC – Turkish President Erdogan
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “We will do everything in our power to ensure that these (Israeli) crimes are punished impartially.” – Recep Tayyip Erdogan Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that there […]
Five Countries Ask ICC to Investigate Israeli Attacks on Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Five countries have asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the situation in Palestine, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan said on Friday. The countries are South Africa, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Djibouti, […]
South Africa Refers Israel to ICC for War Crimes Investigation
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The South African government wants the International Criminal Court to investigate Israel for war crimes committed in its ongoing assault on the Gaza Strip. Cyril Ramaphosa, the SA president, told […]
Palestinian NGOs Urge ICC to Investigate Israel for War Crimes
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Three leading Palestinian human rights organizations have filed a lawsuit with the International Criminal Court (ICC) calling on it to investigate Israel for war crimes, as well as issue arrest […]