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Israel spotlights UN bias ahead of 2026 vote, but change rests with donors - analysis

There is a sprawling, well-funded, bureaucratic international ecosystem that has spent years normalizing a singular narrative about the Jewish state. It’s called the United Nations.

|ByHERB KEINON
The United Nations flag over the Jerusalem offices of the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian refugees.
THE INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court building in The Hague: The ICC has no viable plan to bring to justice the Hamas leaders who conceived the mega-atrocity in Israel, or the terrorist organization’s supporters who slaughtered 1,200 civilians and seized 251 people as hostages on October 7, 2023

Israel lost another ICC war crimes battle, but not the war – what's next? - analysis

What battles did Israel lose, and what cards does it have left to play before a more permanent war crimes controversy disaster?

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
THE INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court building in The Hague: The ICC has no viable plan to bring to justice the Hamas leaders who conceived the mega-atrocity in Israel, or the terrorist organization’s supporters who slaughtered 1,200 civilians and seized 251 people as hostages on October 7, 2023

ICC rejects bid to drop investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza

The Foreign Ministry called the ruling an example of the ICC's disregard for the sovereign rights of countries that are not members of the court, in a post on social media platform X.

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US Ambassador to United Nations Michael Waltz and Britain's Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations James Kariuki vote in favor of a resolution to establish an international stabilization force in Gaza, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, November 17, 2025

UN rights panel approves resolution on Palestinian self-determination

The resolution received overwhelming support, with 164 votes in favor and only 7 against, including the United States, Israel, Argentina, Paraguay, Micronesia, Nauru, and Papua New Guinea.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Burning object thrown at Israeli embassy in Hague, one arrested

There has been a rapid rise in the number of hate crimes reported across Europe since the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza began last October.

MARCH 21, 2024ByREUTERS
Emergency workers stand near the Israeli embassy in Stockholm, January 31, 2024

WATCH: Day 2 of ICJ hearing on Israel's 'occupation' of the West Bank

This is the second day of a six-day hearing on the dispute between Israel and Palestinians.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

Israel has no veto power over Palestinian statehood, PA tells ICJ

The ICJ is expected to hear half-hour statements from 49 countries and three international organizations, in addition to the PA’s three-hour legal argument presented Monday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2024ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Israeli Foreign Ministry legal adviser Tal Becker and British jurist Malcom Shaw sit in the International Court of Justice on January 12, 2024.

Representatives of hostage families arrive at the Hague to file complaint against Hamas leaders

On October 7, Hamas carried out a cross-border raid on southern Israel in which 1,200 Israelis were killed and around 240 were taken hostage, according to Israeli tallies.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024ByREUTERS
Protesters gather outside of the ICC before the Hostage and Missing Families Forum files a complaint against Hamas leaders, February 14th, 2024

Families of hostages fly to The Hague in suit against Hamas

"Hope dies last," one family member told media while waiting to board her flight to the Netherlands.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Family members of the hostages taken by Hamas on October 7th depart for The Hague.

What Israel can learn from the US-led coalition's attacks on the Houthis - opinion

The sea may develop into an arena requiring greater Israeli effort, but could also create additional opportunities for international cooperation, and not only in the Red Sea.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024ByEHUD EIRAN
GERMAN frigate ‘Hessen’ is sent off to the Red Sea from Wilhelmshaven, last week, to participate in an international mission to protect shipping and ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.

South Africa approaches World Court over Israel's Rafah offensive

In past cases the ICJ has sometimes granted additional emergency measures when circumstances on the ground changed.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024ByREUTERS
People hold Palestinian and South African flags during a demonstration in support of Palestinians at Three Anchor Bay in Cape Town, South Africa, October 22, 2023.

Families of hostages set to file suit against Hamas at the Hague

The charges against Hamas include genocide, kidnapping, crimes of sexual violence, and torture.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People take part in a protest in support of the release and protection of hostages held in Gaza, kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7 attack, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, near Urim, southern Israel, January 12, 2024

Netherlands adds extra security at Israeli embassy in The Hague

The Netherlands added extra security at the Israeli embassy in The Hague on Thursday following a threat.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024ByREUTERS
Emergency workers stand near the Israeli embassy in Stockholm, January 31, 2024

Julia Sebutinde, who voted with Israel on all counts at ICJ, elected court's vice-president

She will serve alongside Lebanese Judge Nawaf Salam, who was elected president of the court. They will hold their positions for three years.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024ByLEON KRAIEM
Julia Sebutinde, the only judge on the International Court of Justice to vote against all the provisional measures levied at Israel over its war in Gaza and alleged violations of the Genocide Convention.