Mamdani responds to Netanyahu, references ICC warrant during UN visit dispute
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded sharply to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent accusations that he supports Hamas and is inciting violence against Jewish residents. This exchange intensifies their ongoing conflict just days before Netanyahu’s visit to the city. Addressing reporters, Mamdani firmly dismissed Netanyahu’s claims. “I think we all understand that what […]
State Department commends Venezuela for leaving the ICC following Rubio’s efforts to eliminate the court
Venezuela’s Withdrawal from the ICC The U.S. State Department expressed approval over Venezuela’s recent announcement to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a decision led by Interim President Delcy Rodriguez. This past Friday, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia Gonzalez shared that they had informed UN Secretary-General António Guterres about their “firm and irrevocable decision” […]
NYC Mayor Mamdani acknowledges the city cannot arrest Netanyahu and calls on the U.S. to act on the ICC warrant.
Mayor Mamdani Calls for Federal Action Against Netanyahu New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani has urged the federal government to declare Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “war criminal” and take steps to arrest him, stating that his administration does not have the legal authority to do so. In a brief video posted to social […]
Zohran Mamdani states that the city does not have the power to arrest Netanyahu regarding the ICC.
New York City Mayor Addresses Netanyahu Arrest Situation On Wednesday, New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani refrained from commenting after discovering the city lacks the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu had previously campaigned on a promise to be arrested if he visited New York. When asked if the abandoned threat […]
Mamdani urges the federal government to act on Netanyahu’s ICC warrant
NYC Mayor Acknowledges Limitations on Arresting Netanyahu New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani revealed on Tuesday that he does not possess the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, contradicting his campaign promises. Instead, he urged the federal government to carry out an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant if Israeli officials come to […]
Mamdani alleged to be diverting attention from New York record due to ICC warning
Netanyahu’s Office Responds to NYC Mayor’s Comments Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has accused New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani of using attacks on Israel as a distraction from his own political issues after Mamdani referred to Netanyahu as a “war criminal.” This response came after the Democratic mayor hinted that he might consider […]
UK Bar Suspends ICC Prosecutor Who Aimed at Netanyahu During Sexual Misconduct Investigation
UK Solicitors Standards Board Suspends Former ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan The UK’s Solicitors Standards Board (BSB) announced on Friday that it has temporarily suspended Karim Khan, the former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), amid allegations of “non-consensual” sexual conduct with a colleague. The claims emerged in late 2024, coinciding with Khan’s […]
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan put on hold due to accusations of sexual misconduct
International Criminal Court’s Chief Prosecutor Suspended The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has been suspended immediately. This decision followed the court’s governing body referring disciplinary proceedings against him to member states, stemming from an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct. Located in The Hague, the ICC is a permanent international court set up […]
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Removed Following Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Suspension of ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC), was suspended late Monday after a two-year investigation into longstanding allegations of sexual harassment. Khan will stay suspended while awaiting the outcome of a special vote from the court’s 125 member states, which will determine his future. […]
ICC verifies charges of crimes against humanity against Duterte from the Philippines
Duterte Found Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity On Thursday, judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) convicted former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte of crimes against humanity related to his controversial drug war. The ruling centers around the violent crackdown that he allegedly directed during his presidency. The three-judge panel reached a unanimous decision, stating there […]