Rome Statute
Coverage of Rome Statute in the Nexus archive.
- Trump says Netanyahu won't face arrest if he visits NYC, downplaying Mamdani's threat
President Donald Trump asserts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested if he visits New York City, countering threats from Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani's administration is exploring legal options to arrest Netanyahu due to an International Criminal Court warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza, though the U.S. has not ratified the Rome Statute requiring compliance with ICC warrants.
- The State Department’s Campaign Against the ICC Rests on a Misunderstanding of How the Court Actually Works
The U.S. State Department, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announced a campaign to counter the International Criminal Court (ICC) over perceived threats to U.S. sovereignty. The measures include sanctions, visa bans, and diplomatic pressure, but the article argues the campaign is based on a misunderstanding of the ICC's operations, as no investigations against U.S. personnel are currently pending.
- Mamdani says he’s still looking into arresting Netanyahu if Israeli leader visits New York
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated his office is considering arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city for the United Nations General Assembly in September. Mamdani cited an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Netanyahu for alleged war crimes, while U.S. officials and Netanyahu dismissed the warrant as politically motivated.
- Mamdani pummeled online as critics call possible Netanyahu arrest ‘pure political theater’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced criticism for suggesting local police might arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his UN General Assembly visit, with detractors calling the proposal 'political theater' and citing legal and diplomatic barriers. Critics, including U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz and House Republicans, argued the plan overstepped local authority and risked diplomatic tensions.
- In Context: Analyzing Secretary Rubio’s International Criminal Court Op-Ed
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that the United States will seek to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC). The article analyzes Rubio's claims, countering his argument that the ICC threatens U.S. sovereignty by emphasizing the Court's territorial jurisdiction limits and the U.S.'s historical alignment with its legal principles.
- UK watchdog upholds ICC prosecutor Khan’s suspension as US threatens to ‘dismantle’ court
UK's legal watchdog upheld the suspension of ICC prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, while the U.S. announced plans to 'dismantle' the ICC through sanctions and diplomatic pressure. The ICC faces internal disciplinary proceedings against Khan and external threats from the Trump administration, which has targeted court officials for investigating U.S. actions in Afghanistan and Israeli officials over Gaza.
- Complaint filed in Italy against Israeli soldier for Gaza genocide, HRF says
The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a criminal complaint in Italy against Israeli soldier Arik Ben Asulin, alleging war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide during Israel's war on Gaza. The complaint cites social media evidence showing his involvement in demolitions of civilian infrastructure, including Al-Azhar University and residential areas in Shujaiya and the Netzarim Corridor, and invokes Italy's universal jurisdiction under the Geneva Conventions and Rome Statute.
- Sudanese victims ask ICC to investigate Emiratis over RSF atrocities in el-Fasher
Sudanese victims have requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate senior Emirati officials, including UAE vice president Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, over alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in committing atrocities in el-Fasher, Darfur. The submission cites evidence of UAE-linked arms shipments and logistical support to the RSF, though the UAE denies providing weapons or assistance.
- World court prosecutor who went after Netanyahu for war crimes suspended over sexual misconduct
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, was suspended following a sexual misconduct investigation. His suspension is linked to disciplinary proceedings referred by the court's governing body, which also cited his role in seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over Israel's war in Gaza.
- ICC states should respect judges' report on prosecutor, says Norway’s deputy foreign minister
Norway’s deputy foreign minister, Andreas Kravik, urged ICC member states to follow procedures when deciding on the future of prosecutor Karim Khan amid misconduct allegations. The ICC’s 21-member bureau will vote on Khan’s case, with potential subsequent votes by the 125-member Assembly of States Parties.
- Syria’s Accountability Gap: The Najib Trial and the Case for the ICC
The first criminal trial against a senior official of former President Bashar al-Assad’s regime is underway in Syria, with Brigadier General Atef Najib charged with murder, torture, and suppressing protests during 2011. The trial underscores Syria’s legal shortcomings, including the absence of command responsibility laws, which limit prosecutions to direct perpetrators.