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Sent to Hell: Moment Kyiv death squad's bomb kills Putin general who deployed chemical weapons in Ukraine - as footage shows huge blast outside his Moscow home
6 days, 5 hours ago

Sent to Hell: Moment Kyiv death squad's bomb kills Putin general who deployed chemical weapons in Ukraine - as footage shows huge blast outside his Moscow home

Daily Mail  

This is the moment a bomb killed one of Vladimir Putin's top generals who deployed chemical weapons in Ukraine. Dramatic footage shows the huge blast that killed Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, 54, head of Vladimir Putin's Radiation, Chemical and Biological Defence Forces. Dramatic footage shows the huge blast that killed Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, 54, head of Vladimir Putin's Radiation, …

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ICC to wrap up war crimes trial of feared Sudan militia chief
1 week, 5 days ago

ICC to wrap up war crimes trial of feared Sudan militia chief

Hindustan Times  

The war crimes trial of a feared Sudanese militia chief accused of rape, murder, and torture across the Darfur region of Sudan during the country's brutal civil war wraps up this week. ICC to wrap up war crimes trial of feared Sudan militia chief The International Criminal Court will hear three days of closing arguments from Wednesday in the case …

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US charges two former Syrian officials for allegedly torturing Americans and Syrian nationals
2 weeks ago

US charges two former Syrian officials for allegedly torturing Americans and Syrian nationals

CNN  

CNN — Two former high-ranking Syrian intelligence officials have been charged with war crimes for allegedly torturing Americans and other civilians who were deemed enemies by the Syrian government and held in a military prison, the Department of Justice said Monday. “The perpetrators of the Assad regime’s atrocities against American citizens and other civilians during the Syrian civil war must …

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‘Dismantled’, ‘Dead’: Why Israel’s ‘Spotify Wrapped’ joke is facing backlash
2 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Dismantled’, ‘Dead’: Why Israel’s ‘Spotify Wrapped’ joke is facing backlash

Firstpost  

The Israel Defence Forces joined the Spotify Wrapped trend with a satirical take on their own version, boasting about their military actions against Hezbollah and Hamas. The post has been criticised by many for making fun of the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict The IDF joined the trend by posting a satirical take on their own “Spotify Wrapped”. To …

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Israel’s Gaza Offensive Is Genocide: Amnesty International
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Israel’s Gaza Offensive Is Genocide: Amnesty International

Huff Post  

Israel is committing a genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the human rights group Amnesty International said on Wednesday, in a campaign that’s benefited from huge military and diplomatic support from the United States. The report cites in particular the “relentless” Israeli attacks on civilians, infrastructure and cultural sites, and the U.S.-backed offensive’s displacement of around 2 million Palestinians …

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Netanyahu arrest warrant tests Western commitment to international law
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Netanyahu arrest warrant tests Western commitment to international law

CNN  

CNN — The reach and credibility of international law is at its lowest in years as governments dismiss arrest warrants in some of the most high-profile cases to come before the International Criminal Court. Following the issuance of Putin’s warrant, President Joe Biden said it “makes a very strong point… He’s clearly committed war crimes.” Video Ad Feedback Material presented …

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The International Criminal Court's chief lashes out at threats from Russia and a US senator
2 weeks, 6 days ago

The International Criminal Court's chief lashes out at threats from Russia and a US senator

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Judge Tomoko Akane said in her address to the …

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ICC president says war crimes tribunal is in jeopardy
3 weeks ago

ICC president says war crimes tribunal is in jeopardy

Hindustan Times  

By Anthony Deutsch ICC president says war crimes tribunal is in jeopardy THE HAGUE, - The president of the International Criminal Court on Monday said threats facing the institution, including possible U.S. sanctions and Russian warrants for staff members, "jeopardise its very existence". Speaking at an annual conference of the court's 124 members, President Judge Tomoko Akane did not name …

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The International Criminal Court’s chief lashes out at threats from Russia and a US senator
3 weeks ago

The International Criminal Court’s chief lashes out at threats from Russia and a US senator

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The president of the International Criminal Court lashed out on Monday at Russia for targeting its prosecutors and judges over the panel’s investigation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, and slammed comments by a U.S. senator threatening the court. Judge Tomoko Akane said in her address to the annual meeting of the world’s top war-crimes court that …

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Israel committing Gaza war crimes and ethnic cleansing, says Moshe Yaalon
3 weeks ago

Israel committing Gaza war crimes and ethnic cleansing, says Moshe Yaalon

Al Jazeera  

Former Israeli army chief and defence minister says northern Gaza is being ‘cleared of Arabs’, echoing ICC allegations. Former Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon has accused Israel of committing war crimes and ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip, echoing the allegations by the International Criminal Court against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant. Yaalon, a …

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Is Netanyahu immune from ICC arrest warrant as France claims?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Is Netanyahu immune from ICC arrest warrant as France claims?

Al Jazeera  

Paris has argued that the warrants issued against the Israeli PM for war crimes are not valid as Israel is not a member of the ICC. On November 21, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant, over what it says may constitute their legal responsibility for war …

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The ICC arrest warrants may encourage more courts to try Israeli war crimes
3 weeks, 4 days ago

The ICC arrest warrants may encourage more courts to try Israeli war crimes

Al Jazeera  

On November 21, the Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court announced it had issued warrants for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas military wing commander Mohammed Diab Ibrahim al-Masri, aka Deif, who Israel says was killed in action. By contrast, the Pre-Trial Chamber was also able to conclude that …

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Netanyahu’s arrest warrant will throw the very future of the ICC into question
4 weeks ago

Netanyahu’s arrest warrant will throw the very future of the ICC into question

The Independent  

Twenty years ago, to the puzzlement of locals, peace activists descended on a windy beach in the Netherlands and began digging foxholes. It was a symbolic protest against a US law signed in by George W Bush, allowing the president to use “all necessary means”, including military force, to secure the release of any US or allied citizen detained by …

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What International Criminal Court’s warrant means for Benjamin Netanyahu
4 weeks, 1 day ago

What International Criminal Court’s warrant means for Benjamin Netanyahu

Firstpost  

The immediate implications of the arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister and his former defence chief are arrest, only if they are traveling to a member state of the ICC that might choose to enforce the warrant On Thursday, the International Criminal Court, located in Hague, in the Netherlands, issued public arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, …

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What is the International Criminal Court and what does an arrest warrant mean for Israel’s Netanyahu?
1 month ago

What is the International Criminal Court and what does an arrest warrant mean for Israel’s Netanyahu?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The International Criminal Court has …

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ICC issues warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders
1 month ago

ICC issues warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders

China Daily  

Updated: 2024-11-23 07:11 People wait in crowded lines for hours to buy bread at a bakery operating in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, on Thursday. In a statement, the ICC's pretrial chamber accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant of committing "crimes against humanity and war crimes" between at least Oct 8, 2023, and May …

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ICC vs ICJ: Why India is not a member of the ICC but a signatory of ICJ
1 month ago

ICC vs ICJ: Why India is not a member of the ICC but a signatory of ICJ

Firstpost  

The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. In their decision, the ICC judges said there were reasonable grounds to believe Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant were criminally responsible for acts including murder, persecution and starvation as a weapon of war as part of a “widespread …

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What ICC arrest warrant means for Israeli PM Netanyahu
1 month ago

What ICC arrest warrant means for Israeli PM Netanyahu

Firstpost  

The International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marks a seismic moment in global justice. Charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity, Netanyahu faces severe travel restrictions across 124 ICC member states, complicating his diplomatic engagements Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a discussion on the subject of hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7, …

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World leaders react to ICC arrest warrants
1 month ago

World leaders react to ICC arrest warrants

ABC  

Luke Siddham-Dundon: Many of Israel's Western allies say they will comply with arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. The United States says it rejects the court's decision, while Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia respects the ICC. Alison Xiao: Arrest warrants have been issued for …

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Former Prosecutor explains criminal court charges
1 month ago

Former Prosecutor explains criminal court charges

ABC  

Luke Siddham-Dundon: For more on this, I spoke with former US ambassador at large for war crimes, Stephen Rapp. Stephen Rapp: In part because when you deal with the bombardment, which the Gaza Health Commission says has killed 43,000 civilians, two thirds women and children, those specific shots, those artillery shells, those bombs, etc., according to Israel, were based on …

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Arms to Israel: Will countries halt sales in wake of ICC arrest warrants?
1 month ago

Arms to Israel: Will countries halt sales in wake of ICC arrest warrants?

Al Jazeera  

The arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant could lead to countries rethinking selling arms to Israel, experts say. Western nations which sell arms to Israel may be forced to re-evaluate their trade agreements after arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for “war crimes” and “crimes …

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ICC arrest warrants: Netanyahu is certainly a criminal, but …
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1 month ago

ICC arrest warrants: Netanyahu is certainly a criminal, but …

Al Jazeera  

There’s a reasonable basis to believe, when it comes to Israel-Palestine, that justice is not ultimately an option. Yesterday, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant, “for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed from at least 8 October 2023 until at least 20 May 2024”, as …

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The ICC Warrants Over Gaza Are A Warning For The U.S., Too
1 month ago

The ICC Warrants Over Gaza Are A Warning For The U.S., Too

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As of Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is officially wanted for war crimes and crimes against humanity — a stunning position for the leader of one of the nations closest to the U.S., which positions itself as a champion of international humanitarian law to protect against such crimes. The International Criminal Court has unveiled arrest warrants …

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Warrants put Israeli PM and others in a small group of leaders accused of crimes against humanity
1 month ago

Warrants put Israeli PM and others in a small group of leaders accused of crimes against humanity

Associated Press  

The decision by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister and a top Hamas official puts them in a small group of leaders to be accused of crimes against humanity. The court issued warrants Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant, and Mohammed Deif, a Hamas leader Israel …

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