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IDF closes dozens of alleged pre-2025 war crime cases - exclusive

The publication of such cases was delayed by fear of abuse by ICJ and ICC. The IDF says the cases are justified under laws of war.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Israeli soldiers enter Gaza at the border as seen from Israel, October 3, 2025
Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory, speaks at the conference "Cartography of a Genocide", on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, at Roma Tre University, in Rome, Italy, October 6, 2025.

Francesca Albanese expected to speak at Al Jazeera Forum alongside Hamas leader, Iran's FM - report

Albanese is listed on Al Jazeera's site as a speaker during the forum's third session on its first day, during a panel titled: "The Palestinian Cause in a World Moving Toward Multipolarity."

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Judges are seen at the International Court of Justice before the issue of a verdict in the case of Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav who was sentenced to death by Pakistan in 2017, in The Hague, Netherlands July 17, 2019

IDF officials warn ICJ genocide case poses greater risk than ICC

Military officials say the ICJ genocide case worries them more than the ICC, as Israel prepares a major response ahead of a March deadline.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
President Isaac Herzog meets with President of the United Nations General Assembly Annalena Baerbock, ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2025

In Davos, Herzog calls for ICC measures against Netanyahu, Gallant to be lifted

Speaking Tuesday in Davos after arriving for the World Economic Forum, Herzog raised the issue in a meeting with United Nations General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Trump’s second term debut and Israel: Policy clues to watch - analysis

The lack of any mention of Israel doesn't mean that there were no policy hints in the inauguration speech or in other remarks Trump made on that busy day.

JANUARY 21, 2025ByHERB KEINON
US President Donald Trump gestures during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena on the inauguration day of his second presidential term, in Washington, US January 20, 2025.

Father of hostage to meet with Karim Khan to pressure Netanyahu over hostage deal - KAN

Yehuda Cohen is set to request that Khan use the arrest warrants issued against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pressure him to advance the implementation of the second phase of the deal.

JANUARY 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A person walks next to a graffiti in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 19, 2025.

ICC prosecutor sees 'no real effort' by Israel to probe alleged Gaza war crimes

"We haven't seen any real effort by the State of Israel to take action that would meet the established jurisprudence," ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan said.

JANUARY 17, 2025ByREUTERS
International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan talks during an interview with Reuters in The Hague, Netherlands January 16, 2025.

Poland is safe haven for Jews, guardian of Holocaust memory,' Polish President tells 'Post'

President of Poland Andrzej Duda sits down with the ‘Post’ for an exclusive interview ahead of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

JANUARY 16, 2025ByELDAD BECK
POLISH PRESIDENT Andrzej Duda is currently serving his second term in the role and will leave after the Polish elections in May 2025.

ICC prosecutor objects to Israeli appeal of Netanyahu, Gallant arrest warrants

Will the end of the war and Trump's ascension get the ICC to back down?

JANUARY 14, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
THE ARREST warrants, which the ICC issued against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, are ridiculous, absurd and baseless, the writer asserts.

Israel at war day 462: What's happening in Gaza, West Bank?

IDF deputy chief resigns • Two Israelis killed by IDF on Oct. 7 • IDF confirms death of hostage Hamza al-Zayadni in Hamas captivity

JANUARY 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel Air Force jets fly over the Middle East. Screenshot.

In vote of 243-140, ICC sanctions bill passes House, heads to Senate

The “Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act,” reintroduced this week by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), received overwhelming Republican support.

JANUARY 9, 2025ByHANNAH SARISOHN
U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives members attend a joint session of Congress to certify Donald Trump's election, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. January 6, 2025.

Poland to 'protect Netanyahu' from ICC arrest warrant during Auschwitz visit - report

Leadership from Poland has previously stated that should Netanyahu enter the country, they would enforce the warrant.

JANUARY 9, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES, AMICHAI STEIN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in front of Auschwitz (illustrative).

The Hill: ICC sanctions bill could see Congressional vote this week

Roy described the ICC as an "illegitimate body" that is engaged in a "shameful lawfare campaign" against Prime Minister Netanyahu. 

JANUARY 7, 2025ByHANNAH SARISOHN
US Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) nominates Rep. Kevin McCarthy for House Speaker prior to an 8th round of voting on the third day of the 118th Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, January 5, 2023.

Canadian liberal strategist: Jews 'rapidly shifting' to Conservatives amid Trudeau's fall

The Liberal Party has been losing Jewish community support quickly since October 7, although cracks in the relationship appeared earlier.

JANUARY 7, 2025ByJUDE TARAGIN
Andrew Perez, director of Perez Strategies, and a Canadian liberal strategist specializing in Canadian politics.