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ICC chief prosecutor worries about war crimes in current escalation

Fatou Bensouda has not singled out either side for committing war crimes and called on both to cease the violence.

by  Neta Bar
Published on  05-12-2021 14:26
Last modified: 05-12-2021 14:26
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Chief Justice of International Criminal Court Fatou Bensouda | File photo: AP

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Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Fatou Bensouda took to Twitter Wednesday to voice her concern over the recent escalation of violence between Israel and the Palestinians and the possibility that war crimes were being committed.

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"I note with great concern the escalation of violence in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, as well as in and around Gaza, and the possible commission of crimes under the Rome Statute," she tweeted.

🚨 #ICC Prosecutor #FatouBensouda on the recent escalation of violence in #Gaza, the #WestBank, including #EastJerusalem ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/jZlns3d92I

— Int'l Criminal Court (@IntlCrimCourt) May 12, 2021

Bensouda did not accuse either side of committing war crimes and called on both to seize the violence.

"My office will continue to monitor developments on the ground and will factor any matter that falls within its jurisdiction," she added.

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