US EditionICC rejects Israeli attempt to block war crimes probe
- On Dec 15, appeals judges at the International Criminal Court rejected Israel's challenge and upheld arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, former defence chief.
- Israel argued the post-October 7 operations created a new situation after referrals from seven other countries, including South Africa, Chile, and Mexico.
- Amid the legal fight, the ICC had also issued then withdrawn a warrant for Ibrahim al-Masri, Hamas leader, after credible reports of his death.
- This ruling focuses on only one legal challenge, addressing Israel's multiple legal challenges as Gaza's infrastructure and living conditions remain dire after the war.
- With humanitarian damage mounting, Gaza health officials report some 67,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel in Gaza, as the assault devastates civilians and infrastructure.
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ICC rejects Israel’s bid to halt Gaza war crimes probe
The International Criminal Court on Monday, December 15, rejected Israel’s petition to block an investigation into war crimes committed in Palestine. The judges at the ICC refused to overturn a lower court decision allowing the ICC prosecutor to investigate alleged crimes in Israel’s war on Gaza following the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023. The decision will allow the continuation of the court’s investigation into the mat…
The International Criminal Court rejected an appeal from Israel challenging its jurisdiction to investigate alleged crimes in the Gaza Strip.
The International Criminal Court has been investigating Israel's actions in Gaza since 2021, which have taken place since 2014, which can configure war crimes. Benjamin Netanyahu maintains the detention mandate.
The ICC rejected an Israeli request to halt investigation into crimes committed in Palestine initiated in 2021 at the request of the Arab nation.
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