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ICC prosecutor 'deeply concerned' about potential Israeli invasion of Rafah

International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan said on Monday he was deeply concerned about a potential Israeli ground invasion of the city of Rafah in southern Gaza.

The prosecutor said on X that the court has an active investigation going on in Palestine and added the probe has a goal of "bringing to justice those responsible for Rome Statute crimes".

"I am deeply concerned by the reported bombardment and potential ground incursion by Israeli forces in Rafah," Khan said.

Israel is not a member of the ICC and doesn't recognise its jurisdiction.

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ICC prosecutor threatens Israel with potential action over military activity in Rafah

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan during an interview with AFP at Cour d'Honneur of the Palais Royal in Paris, on 7 February 2024.