The International Criminal Court prosecutor has said she has launched an investigation into alleged Israeli crimes in the Palestinian territories. Israel has also argued that its military justice system is independent and capable of investigating itself. The Palestinians and human rights groups say Israel’s military justice system is biased and routinely whitewashes abuses by soldiers. It is likely the investigation will also look into alleged crimes by Palestinian militants. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the ICC’s war crimes investigation.

Source: Irish Independent March 03, 2021 16:50 UTC