International Law

Global media coverage frames Israel as a criminal state - analysis

A comparative analysis of leading international media outlets shows how legal rhetoric is overwhelmingly applied to Israel – and rarely to Iran

|ByROBERT NEUFELD, SHLOMI BREZNIK
A civilian retrieves personal belongings from the rubble of his house in Tel Aviv after a ballistic missile fired from Iran struck the city on June 23, 2025.
An activist holds a poster that reads ‘Condemns Donald Trump’s military aggression in Venezuela’, during an anti-US protest, after the US struck Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, outside the US Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 6, 2026.

Obtuse global piracy in Venezuela: Trump's illegal actions shatters US world standing - opinion

His invasion of Venezuela to seize its oil, under the pretense of combating drug trafficking, shatters the US's moral, legal, and ideological standing, while also violating international law

|ByALON BEN-MEIR
Opponents of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro demonstrate in Doral, Florida, on January 4, 2026.

Venezuela – moral satisfaction, legal danger: When justice is done outside the law - opinion

On the international stage, observers are pleased, even relieved, by the possibility that a criminal regime is paying a price. Yet for that reason, we must pause and confront the legal question.

|BySHARON NAHARI
Residents wave Somaliland flags as they gather to celebrate Israel's announcement recognising Somaliland's statehood in downtown Hargeisa, on December 26, 2025.

Somaliland denies trading recognition with Israel for accepting Gazans

Last week, Israel became the first country to recognize the independence of Somaliland, angering international powers who bemoaned the move at the United Nations Security Council.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

The three I's: A solution to discern genocides from tragedies - opinion

We suggest that every tragedy that might be classified as genocide be tested by the three I’s: Intent, implementation, and implications.

MAY 15, 2025ByPER ANDERS RUDLING, EFRAIM ZUROFF
A woman holds a sign outside the International Court of Justice, amid the case in which Israel was accused of genocide, last year. Every tragedy that might be classified as genocide should be tested by the three I’s: intent, implementation, and implications, the writers argue.

'Israel is breaching int'l law by cutting off Gaza aid' UK FM Lammy says

His comments came before Israel began renewed strikes on targets in Gaza later on Monday night.

MARCH 18, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
FILE PHOTO: Britain's new foreign secretary, David Lammy, is pictured at a meeting in Beirut, Lebanon in January 12, 2024.

Hamas gave 'completion certificates' to released hostages with Red Cross signatures

The items inside the bag gave a clear depiction of the psychological torture methods Hamas used on captives.

JANUARY 19, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Red Cross employee signing the Hamas certificate

Hind Rajab Foundation file complaint against Israeli soldier in Barcelona

"The actions of Sergeant A and his platoon demonstrate systematic violations of international humanitarian law, targeting civilians and protected infrastructure," HRF stated.

JANUARY 19, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
Hind Rajab Foundation complaint

Knesset to hold urgent meeting over Brazil's investigation into IDF soldier for 'war crimes'

The discussion follows the Brazilian authorities' demand to investigate an IDF soldier for alleged war crimes. The classified session is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.

JANUARY 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Committee Chairman Yuli Edelstein leads a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on May 8, 2024

It’s time for the Hausdorff perspective - interview

Natasha Hausdorff is a UK lawyer who frequently speaks out on TV in favor of Israel, focusing specifically on countering false narratives that have become widespread in current times.

DECEMBER 21, 2024ByBRENDA KATTEN
NATASHA HAUSDORFF

Statehood and sovereignty: How Middle East conflicts challenge International Law - comment

If Israel is destined to live on guard for the long run, let it move from defense to offense in areas where it is challenged and not limit its struggle to the military alone.

DECEMBER 5, 2024ByOHAD MERLIN
Milan Fakih, 40, father of Hashim Fakih, 10, and Fatima Fakih, 11, take a selfie together in front of their destroyed house, after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah took effect on Wednesday after US President Joe Biden said both sides accepted an agreement.

ICC arrest warrants may haunt Netanyahu, Gallant for life - expert

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Zvika Klein.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan speaks during an interview with Reuters in The Hague, Netherlands February 12, 2024.

Dutch see path forward for Netanyahu visit amid ICC hurdles

PM Dick Schoof on Friday said there were still scenarios within the Netherlands' duties towards the ICC in which Netanyahu would not be arrested, depending on the reason of his visit.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024ByREUTERS
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar at the former's residence in the Netherlands, November 10 2024

Israel approves controversial plan to construct first power plants in West Bank

According to Israel’s Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen, “For the first time in the history of the state, [Israel] will build power plants in Judea and Samaria.”

NOVEMBER 16, 2024ByBENJAMIN EDIDIN
A power station is seen in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod August 8, 2011