ICC to probe alleged war crimes in Palestinian areas, pending jurisdiction


  • World
  • Saturday, 21 Dec 2019

FILE PHOTO: Public Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda attends a trial at the ICC (International Criminal Court) in The Hague, the Netherlands July 8,2019. REUTERS/Eva Plevier/Pool

THE HAGUE (Reuters) - The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor said on Friday she would launch a full investigation into alleged war crimes in the Palestinian Territories as soon as the court's jurisdiction had been established.

The announcement opens the possibility of charges being filed against Israelis or Palestinians.

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