ICC opens formal investigation into alleged war crimes in Palestinian territories, despite Israel’s objections

The International Criminal

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced the opening of an investigation into possible war crimes committed in the Palestinian territories since June 2014. The move has been welcomed by the Palestinian Authority.

“Today, I confirm the initiation by the office of the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court of an investigation respecting the situation in Palestine,” Fatou Bensouda, the ICC’s chief prosecutor, said in a statement on Wednesday.

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