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ICC rejects Israeli attempt to block war crimes probe
Tel Aviv argued the Gaza crimes investigation was invalid, demanding the Oct 7 Hamas attacks required a separate inquiry
The ICC upheld arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defence minister Yoav Gallant over crimes against humanity. (Reuters pic)
THE HAGUE: The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday rejected a challenge from Israel, which had argued that the court’s investigation into crimes committed in the Gaza Strip was invalid.
The tribunal, in its ruling, also upheld ICC arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant in November 2024, to face accusations of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The ICC commenced an investigation in the Palestinian territory in 2021, and with the ruling against Israel’s challenge it will now be able to resume it.
Israel had claimed that a separate probe would have to be launched following the Hamas attacks in Israel on Oct 7, which it said altered the situation and required the ICC to provide a second formal notice of investigation.
Monday’s 44-page ruling upholds the decision to investigate alleged war crimes committed by Israel in the Palestinian territory.
Israel’s foreign affairs spokesperson Oren Marmorstein said in an X post that Israel “rejects” the decision, and accusing the ICC of “politicisation”.
The court is currently examining another Israeli challenge to its jurisdiction, as well as a request to disqualify prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual abuse allegations – claims he vigorously denies.
In July, it refused an Israeli request to withdraw the arrest warrants, as well as an appeal of that decision in October.
Established in 2002, the ICC prosecutes individuals accused of the worst atrocities, such as war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
Israel is not a signatory to the Rome Statute that created the court, but this does not prevent the country from bringing legal challenges before it.
In 2021, the court ruled that its jurisdiction extends to the Palestinian territories of Gaza and the West Bank, including east Jerusalem.
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been in place since Oct 10, but Palestinian people have continued to die in Israeli attacks in Gaza since then.
The tribunal, in its ruling, also upheld ICC arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant in November 2024, to face accusations of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The ICC commenced an investigation in the Palestinian territory in 2021, and with the ruling against Israel’s challenge it will now be able to resume it.
Israel had claimed that a separate probe would have to be launched following the Hamas attacks in Israel on Oct 7, which it said altered the situation and required the ICC to provide a second formal notice of investigation.
Monday’s 44-page ruling upholds the decision to investigate alleged war crimes committed by Israel in the Palestinian territory.
Israel’s foreign affairs spokesperson Oren Marmorstein said in an X post that Israel “rejects” the decision, and accusing the ICC of “politicisation”.
The court is currently examining another Israeli challenge to its jurisdiction, as well as a request to disqualify prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual abuse allegations – claims he vigorously denies.
In July, it refused an Israeli request to withdraw the arrest warrants, as well as an appeal of that decision in October.
Established in 2002, the ICC prosecutes individuals accused of the worst atrocities, such as war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
Israel is not a signatory to the Rome Statute that created the court, but this does not prevent the country from bringing legal challenges before it.
In 2021, the court ruled that its jurisdiction extends to the Palestinian territories of Gaza and the West Bank, including east Jerusalem.
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been in place since Oct 10, but Palestinian people have continued to die in Israeli attacks in Gaza since then.
Monkey see, monkey do. When the United States sanctions the International Court of Justice, Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan and ICC staff, no surprise that Russian courts copycat the US and institute criminal proceedings against ICC judges.
ReplyDeleteThe ICC is a kangaroo court used by the West to prosecute non-Western leaders for political reasons.
Russia is within its rights to condemn the court, which has used unsubstantiated, trumped-up charges against Putin to derail peace talks with the Kremlin.
Unbelievable statement by Oz Imams. They claim Ishmaels are the VICTIMS of Bondi Nakba.
ReplyDeleteFOREVER THE VICTIM
The Australian National Imams Council released a statement describing Muslims as victims of the Bondi terror attack: “While this attack has targeted the Jewish community, it is in reality an attack on all of us, including the Muslim community.”
Unbelievable narcissism.
https://x.com/drewpavlou/status/2000771464136679730?s=46
More Bondi heroes. But these two were killed. So tragic.
ReplyDeleteBREAKING: Boris and Sofia Gurman, 69 and 61, have been identified as the couple who heroically tried to stop the terrorist as he exited his car before the Chanukah massacre in Bondi Beach.
The couple attempted to prevent him from opening fire. After several minutes of struggle, the gunman overpowered them, regained his weapon, and shot Boris and Sofia.
Boris and Sofia’s selfless act of courage will never be forgotten.
May their memories forever be a blessing.
https://x.com/henmazzig/status/2000866627651260607?s=46