The ICC in The Hague says reason for rejection is Palestine is currently recognized by the UN as an ‘observer,’ not a ‘Non-member State’.
By Barak Ravid
The International Criminal Court prosecutor announced Tuesday that he has rejected a bid by the Palestinian Authority to have the war crimes tribunal investigate Israeli conduct during ‘Operation Cast Lead’ in Gaza.
Gazans flee an Israeli air strike in Beit Lahiya during Operation Cast Lead on January 17, 2009. – Photo: AFP
The reason for his decision was that under the ICC’s founding treaty, the Rome Statute, only internationally recognized states can join the court. Continue Reading »
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