France, Britain and others allowed to intervene in Myanmar ICJ genocide case
The seven States concerned will be allowed to submit their written observations on the subject-matter of their interventions, the ICJ said.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Palestinians seek to join Gaza genocide case at World Court
Palestinian authorities have filed an application with the ICJ to join South Africa as a party in its Gaza genocide case against Israel.
Tue Jun 04 2024
World Court to rule on request to halt Israel's Rafah offensive
An Israeli government spokesman said that "no power on Earth will stop Israel from protecting its citizens and going after Hamas in Gaza".
Fri May 24 2024
World Court to rule on Friday on measures over Israel's Rafah offensive
Israel has denounced South Africa's claim that it is violating 1948 Genocide Convention, saying it makes a mockery of the crime of genocide.
Thu May 23 2024
Fierce fighting in northern Gaza as Israel defends itself at World Court
Israel defends the military necessity of its Gaza offensive at the International Court of Justice.
Fri May 17 2024
South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Rafah offensive at World Court
South Africa will present its latest intervention at the top UN court today, seeking emergency measures to protect Rafah.
Thu May 16 2024
South Africa asks World Court for more measures against Israel
South Africa warned that people in Gaza facing starvation and asked court to order all parties cease hostilities and release all hostages.
Thu Mar 07 2024
At World Court, Palestinians seek end to Israeli occupation
Israel has said it faces an existential threat by Hamas and other groups and is acting in self-defence.
Tue Feb 20 2024
World Court to hear arguments on Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki will speak first in the legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
Mon Feb 19 2024
World Court to rule on whether Russia violated international treaties in Ukraine
Ukraine had asked the International Court of Justice to find Russia guilty of breaching obligations under the two UN treaties.
Wed Jan 31 2024
World Court to rule on jurisdiction in Russia-Ukraine genocide case
ICJ will rule on Friday whether it will hear a case in which Ukraine has accused Russia of violating international law.
Tue Jan 30 2024
World Court orders Israel to prevent acts of genocide, fails to order ceasefire
In a sweeping ruling, a large majority of the 17-judge panel of the ICJ voted for urgent measures which covered most of what South African asked for.
Fri Jan 26 2024
World Court to rule next week on Ukraine case against Russia on MH17, discrimination
Kyiv says Russia equipped and funded pro-Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, including militias involved in shooting down MH17 flight.
Fri Jan 26 2024
EXPLAINER - What is the genocide case against Israel at UN court?
The ICJ, also called the World Court, is the highest United Nations legal body, established in 1945 to deal with disputes between states.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Israel braces for World Court ruling, focuses attack on south Gaza
UN judges in The Hague will rule today whether to order Israel to suspend its military campaign in Gaza.
Fri Jan 26 2024