Mexico and Chile filed a lawsuit with the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday, requesting that it probe crimes committed against Palestinians.
According to Anadolu Agency, Mexico’s Foreign Ministry called the ICC the best platform for investigating the ongoing war on Gaza, citing it as the most appropriate entity to potentially establish criminal culpability for any offending party.
In a statement, the two countries wrote that the action comes after “growing concern” regarding the civilian casualties in Gaza and “the alleged continued commission of crimes under the Court’s jurisdiction” since October 7.
It referenced “numerous United Nations reports” that documented various incidents of violence that might be considered crimes under the Rome Statute by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Furthermore, Mexico stated that Palestine is unable to investigate or punish any crimes committed on its territory or by its citizens owing to the near-total collapse of its national judicial system.
However, “Israel” and the United States are not members of the ICC, hence the Court has no jurisdiction over either state or activities done within their boundaries.
Mexico endorsed a “two-state solution” and reiterated its “commitment to international justice, the prevention of genocide and other war crimes and crimes against humanity.”
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