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International Criminal Court Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda announced on Wednesday that she is opening a full war crimes probe against Israel and the Hamas terrorist group in the Gaza Strip • Full Story
Germany and Hungary have voiced their opposition to the International Criminal Court’s ruling that it can investigate Israel for alleged war crimes. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said: “Our legal view on jurisdiction of the ICC regarding alleged crimes committed in the Palestine territories remains unchanged. The court has no jurisdiction, because of the absence of the element of Palestinian statehood required by international law.” • Full Story
Friday’s 2-1 ruling by the International Criminal Court’s three-member Pre-Trial Chamber in The Hague significantly advanced the possibility of such suits, although this is not the final step. The matter now returns to the hands of ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda for further investigation as whether war crimes suits could be filed. The process could still be a protracted and lengthy one • Full Story
Velvel Reikhtman (Ben Reb Moshe) – Montreal to Channah Kagan (Bas Reb Zev Moishe) – Crown Heights
L’chayim will be Tuesday night in Ulam Chana – 556 Crown St.
Baby boy to Mendi and Devora Leah Labi (née Spielman) — Crown Heights
Mendel Shloima Litzman – Monsey NY, to Rivka Polter – Orangburg NY
L’Chaim: tonight (Tuesday) in ULY crown st.
Mendy Holtzberg – Monterey, California to Leah Schmerling – Crown Heights
L’Chaim: Wednesday, May 14 in the JCM