ICC rules it can investigate alleged war crimes in Palestine despite Israeli objections
by Oliver Holmes in Jerusalem from World news | The Guardian on (#5DTP7)
Palestinian Authority welcomes ruling that could see prosecution of Israeli officials and military as well as Hamas figures
The international criminal court has announced that it has jurisdiction in Palestine, clearing its chief prosecutor to investigate alleged atrocities despite fierce Israeli objections.
Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, condemned the ruling and said the country would protect our citizens and soldiers in every way from legal persecution".
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