The International Criminal Court accepted the status of Palestine as a ‘non-state party observer,’ that could allow for war crimes investigation into crimes committed in Palestinian territories, reports the New York Times.
The recognition of Palestine allows it to ratify the Rome Statute, which will allow the International Criminal Court to investigate and prosecute those responsible for war crimes committed on Palestinian land.
“We want to strengthen our presence in international fora, all of it, not only in the General Assembly,” said the Palestinian ambassador, Riyad H Mansour.
Mansour added that Palestine was heading in the direction of ratifying the Rome statute, and that the timing would be decided by the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas.
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The recognition of Palestine allows it to ratify the Rome Statute, which will allow the International Criminal Court to investigate and prosecute those responsible for war crimes committed on Palestinian land.
“We want to strengthen our presence in international fora, all of it, not only in the General Assembly,” said the Palestinian ambassador, Riyad H Mansour.
Mansour added that Palestine was heading in the direction of ratifying the Rome statute, and that the timing would be decided by the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas.
Hamas agrees to joining the ICC (23 Aug 2014)
Palestine eligible to join the ICC: Head prosecutor (22 June 2013)