ICC Opens Investigation in the Palestine/Israel Situation

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Author: 
Michael Plachta
Volume: 
37
Issue: 
3
Abstract: 

On March 3, 2021, Fatou Bensouda, the International Criminal Court (ICC or the Court) Prosecutor announced that her Office (OTP) will open an investigation respecting the Situation in Palestine. The investigation will cover crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court that are alleged to have been committed in the Situation since June 13, 2014 the date to which reference is made in the Referral of the Situation to the OTP.