Germany has asked the International Court of Justice to dismiss a case brought by Nicaragua accusing Berlin of violating the Genocide Convention by supplying arms to Israel, per Reuters. The case builds on South Africa's genocide claim against Israel.
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Khanna Backs ICC Trial for Netanyahu
Rep. Ro Khanna:
Netanyahu should be tried under the ICC and the ICJ, and I have supported that process to take place.
The US should support it, support the ICC’s investigation, support the ICJ’s findings.
Just like I support Putin being tried at the ICC, I would support Netanyahu being tried at the ICC.
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Colombia Exits ICJ Case Against Israel
Colombia's incoming government is pulling out of South Africa's ICJ case against Israel.
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Israel-Lebanon Deal Clause Sparks Row
A clause in the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement has sparked controversy in Lebanon. The provision commits Beirut to refrain from pursuing international legal action against Israel, including at The Hague - while Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam previously served as president of the International Court of Justice.
