International Court of Justice

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is an organ of the United Nations and is based in The Hague.

Unlike the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is also based in The Hague and is an independent court that deals with crimes perpetrated by individuals, the ICJ deals with states as a whole. All member states of the UN are party to the ICJ.

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Trump tightens purse strings on South Africa over ICJ case against Israel

The United States allocated nearly $440 million in assistance to South Africa in 2023, the most recent US government data shows.

By REUTERS
08/02/2025
The UN General Assembly, September 24, 2024.

UN seeks World Court opinion on Israel's Palestinian aid obligations

The Norwegian-drafted resolution was adopted by the 193-member body with 137 votes in favor.

By REUTERS
19/12/2024

Ireland to ask ICJ to expand genocide definition in S. Africa case against Israel

"By legally intervening in South Africa’s case, Ireland will be asking the ICJ to broaden its interpretation of what constitutes the commission of genocide by a State," the announcement read.

11/12/2024

Amsterdam pogrom linked to Israel delegitimization, Hague proceedings, says FM Sa'ar

Newly appointed Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar spoke of normalization, the importance of minorities in the Middle East, and the right of Israel to self-defense.

South Africa submits evidence of alleged Israeli genocide in Gaza to ICJ

According to the announcement, the Memorial claims that Israel has violated the genocide convention by promoting the destruction of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

'The country it loathes most': South Africa's struggle to find evidence against Israel

Rather than a harbinger of global justice, the ANC, since assuming office in 1994, has become an enabler of genocide.

By IAN LLOYD NEUBAUER
25/10/2024

UN votes 124-14 to strip Israel of right to self-defense in Gaza, West Bank

The resolution also calls on member states not to sell arms or military equipment to Israel that would be used in Gaza, the West Bank, and east Jerusalem.

The Palestinian Authority's diplomatic war continues

The upcoming UN General Assembly resolution on Israel, expected to pass, reflects the ongoing international bias against Israel and the Palestinians' strategy of pursuing symbolic victories.

South Africa: We will not withdraw the lawsuit at the International Court of Justice

The announcement was made after Walla reported that Israel asked the US Congress to put pressure on South Africa. 

By WALLA!
11/09/2024

Danny Danon: Palestinian UN draft resolution ruling rewards terrorism

The draft resolution calls for the implementation of recent ICJ decisions, including a withdrawal from the "Palestinian territories" within six months, among others.

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