The Arab League hailed the creation of an International Criminal Court. The league’s secretary-general, Esmat Abdel Meguid, said he was pleased that the resolution creating the court “regards Israeli settlements in occupied lands as a war crime.” Israel and the United States were among nations opposing the court, whose creation was ratified over the weekend in Rome.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
