Palestinian foreign ministry welcomes calls for ICC investigation

The Palestinian foreign ministry says it supports Chile and Mexico’s request for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate crimes against civilians during the Gaza war.

“The court must fulfil its mandate towards Palestinian victims and ensure justice for crimes committed by Israeli officials, without fear or favour,” the ministry said.

The ICC is an independent judicial body that has jurisdiction over individuals charged with genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

Mexico and Chile, in their appeal, said there was “growing concern over the latest escalation of violence, particularly against civilian targets, and the alleged continued commission of crimes under the Court’s jurisdiction.”