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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.

Israeli soldiers enter Gaza at the border as seen from Israel, October 3, 2025
 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

ARIEL SEIDMAN, Israel’s Chargé d’Affaires in South Africa.

Israel responds to South Africa, declares chargé d'affaires persona non grata

‘WHY HAS Israel left the legal playing field primarily to its critics?’ the writer asks. Here, the International Court of Justice bench sits empty ahead of the case on Israel’s humanitarian obligations to Palestinians in Gaza, in the Hague, Netherlands in April.

Why Israel has suppressed its legal narrative on the war for two years - exclusive


Jewish voters fear 'going back' to a time of Jewish insecurity under Kamala Harris - opinion

Will Harris condemn the sanction regime against Israeli Jews - a scare tactic reminiscent of the dark ages of Europe?

 U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House grounds, in Washington, D.C., US, July 25, 2024.

Recent events and decisions could be potentially harmful for Israel's near future - opinion

Recent domestic and international events may have severe consequences regarding Israel's position in its war against Iranian proxies, possibly resulting in a quick escalation with a heavy price.

DEMONSTRATORS PROTEST against the detention of IDF reserve soldiers suspected of sexually abusing an imprisoned Hamas terrorist, at Sde Teiman military detention center  north of Beersheba, last week. International law isn’t popular among certain circles in Israeli society, says the writer.

Archbishop of Canterbury urges nations to respect ICJ opinion on Israeli 'occupation'

Justin Welby - who also heads the worldwide Anglican Communion - said in a statement the ICJ opinion had made it clear the 'occupation' is "unlawful" and must end.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaks during the annual Lord Mayor's Banquet at Guildhall, in London, Britain November 13, 2023.

Why South Africa's ANC political party has taken an anti-Israel, pro-terrorist stance - opinion

South Africa’s ANC, accused of accepting bribes from Iran, continues its anti-Israel stance, affecting diplomatic relations and trade.

 SOUTH AFRICA’S President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at parliament in Cape Town, earlier this month. He has repeatedly labeled Israel an apartheid state, without ever visiting the country, the writer states.

Why the ICJ’s advisory opinion on Israel is wrong - opinion

The advisory opinion of the ICJ is a travesty, which starts with its very title: “Legal consequences arising from the policies and practices of Israel in the occupied Palestinian territory."

 International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds a hearing to allow parties to give their views on the legal consequences of Israel's 'occupation' of the Palestinian territories before eventually issuing a non-binding legal opinion in The Hague, Netherlands, February 19, 2024.

Leaders of Australia, New Zealand and Canada call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

"Israel must listen to the concerns of the international community," the leader's statement said.

 Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, attends a side event during the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, March 26, 2024.

My Word: Israel faces double standards when defending itself

Israel ultimately needs to rely on its own strength, creativity, and desire for survival honed over thousands of years of history.

 SMOKE RISES from the site of Israeli air strikes in the port city of Hodeidah, Yemen, last week.

The Advisory Opinion on Palestine is a bad omen for international law - opinion

The ICJ's 2024 Advisory Opinion on Israel is criticized for bias, inaccuracies, and reliance on UN reports over primary sources.

Public hearing held by ICJ to allow parties to give their views on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories before eventually issuing a non-binding legal opinion in The Hague, Netherlands, February 21, 2024.

Netanyahu's fourth congressional address: A legacy in jeopardy - opinion

As Netanyahu delivers his fourth congressional address, his political future is in peril. Facing public backlash, legal issues, and a divided coalition, many wonder if this will be his final address.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu attends a debate in the Knesset plenum last week. The longest-serving Israeli prime minister faces unprecedented challenges, the writer maintains.

The ICJ is using a political escape routes to avoid calling Israel out on apartheid - opinion

The legal caution exercised by the ICJ on the most critical issues – such as avoiding the declaration that the occupation itself is illegal.

 A VIEW of Kiryat Arba, near Hebron: The ICJ refrained from explicitly declaring the Israeli occupation itself as illegal, the writer notes.