International Criminal Court

Hungary reverses decision to leave ICC, Magyar announces

This decision comes a month after Magyar stated that if Hungary remains an ICC member and a person wanted by the court enters its territory, “that person must be taken into custody.”

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Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar speaks during a press conference with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker (not pictured) in Vienna, Austria, May 21, 2026.
Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, attends a news conference during the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, March 24, 2026.

US says removal of UN expert Albanese from sanctions list is not a policy change

The US had imposed sanctions on UN expert Francesca ​Albanese in 2025, saying her efforts intended to prompt the International Criminal Court to take action against the US and Israel.

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Nicholas Kristof at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Israel’s critics undermine real accountability with reckless accusations - opinion

The debate over Israel, Hamas, and sexual violence raises larger questions about media standards, evidence, and political bias.

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(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Israel assesses ICC will issue arrest warrants for five officials over Gaza war crime allegations

The ICC is expected to issue arrest warrants for Defense Minister Katz, Finance Minister Smotrich, National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, IDF Chief Zamir, and Southern Command Chief Yaniv Asor.

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Smotrich says ICC ordered arrest warrant, orders evacuation of West Bank village Khan al-Ahmar

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announces plans to evacuate a West Bank village during a press briefing, following reports of potential ICC investigations into Israeli officials.

MAY 19, 2026ByJAMES GENN, KESHET NEEV
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 19, 2026.

ICC plans to seek arrest warrant for Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich - report

The request reportedly concerns suspicions of war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed against Palestinians in the West Bank.

MAY 18, 2026ByIDAN KWELLER
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich after a press conference at the ministry, December 4, 2025; illustrative.

ICC denies ‘inaccurate’ report it is seeking new warrants against Israeli officials

The ICC said no new arrest warrants were issued in the “situation in the state of Palestine,” rejecting a Haaretz report on Israeli officials.

MAY 17, 2026BySHIR PERETS
JUDGES ARRIVE for a session of the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

First Palestinian ICC filing against Hamas alleges war crimes, seeks arrests - exclusive

To date, the ICC has not charged Hamas with any crimes committed against its own civilians. This filing, therefore, is the first by a Palestinian against the terror group.

MAY 15, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
A Hamas terorrist stands guard as Palestinians walk on a street during Eid al-Fitr, in Gaza City, March 20, 2026.

Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN's Francesca Albanese

US District Judge Richard Leon in Washington claimed that the Trump administration sought to regulate Francesca Albanese's speech because of the "idea or message expressed.”

MAY 14, 2026ByREUTERS, GOLDIE KATZ
UN special rapporteur on human rights in Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese attends press conference in Geneva

Recording reveals Qatar promised to 'look after' ICC prosecutor Khan if he pursued Netanyahu - WSJ

According to the WSJ report, which cited a witness and an audio recording, Qatar ordered an investigation to discredit the sexual assault allegations brought against Khan.

APRIL 28, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan speaks during an interview with Reuters in The Hague, Netherlands February 12, 2024.

Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel, Russia from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut

The Venice Biennale jury announced it will refrain from considering artists from countries with leaders facing ICC charges, including Israel and Russia.

APRIL 24, 2026ByREUTERS
82nd Venice Film Festival Director Alberto Barbera and President of the Venice Biennale Pietrangelo Buttafuoco pose for a photo, in Venice, Italy, August 27, 2025; illustrative.

Philippine ex-president Duterte must stand trial for murder, ICC rules

Duterte was arrested last March, with prosecutors alleging he created, funded, and armed death squads to target and kill suspected ​narcotics peddlers and ​users.

APRIL 23, 2026ByREUTERS
Protesters hold placards in front of the International Criminal Court (ICC) ahead of the ruling on the appeal by the former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague on April 22, 2026.

Magyar says Netanyahu would face arrest if he came to Hungary, but invitation remains

The Magyar said that if Hungary remains an ICC member and a person wanted by the court enters its territory, “that person must be taken into custody.”

APRIL 21, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

Hungary, Israel share 'special relationship,' Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar says

Magyar also said that Israel was an important economic partner of Hungary, and said that he would aim for a "pragmatic relationship."

APRIL 13, 2026ByTZVI JASPER
PETER MAGYAR, leader of the opposition Tisza Party, speaks during a press conference a day after the parliamentary election, in which Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat, Budapest, Hungary, April 13, 2026.