Fatou Bensouda

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ICC closes door on Gaza flotilla probe

Maureen Clare Murphy 19 September 2020

Prosecutor chastised for neglecting obligation to establish truth. Read more about ICC closes door on Gaza flotilla probe

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Trump goes nuclear against ICC

Maureen Clare Murphy 4 September 2020

US sanctions senior officials pursuing war crimes investigations in Afghanistan and Palestine. Read more about Trump goes nuclear against ICC

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Hardline settler to lead Israel's fight against ICC

Maureen Clare Murphy 20 May 2020

Ze’ev Elkin has recommended a full takeover of Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque. Read more about Hardline settler to lead Israel's fight against ICC

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Smear campaign targets Palestinians working with ICC

Maureen Clare Murphy 13 May 2020

Israel accuses human rights groups of terror ties as war crimes investigation looms. Read more about Smear campaign targets Palestinians working with ICC

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ICC boosts Palestinians' quest for justice

Maureen Clare Murphy 7 May 2020

Chief prosecutor is unswayed by Israel-aligned legal arguments but indictments, trials are a long way off. Read more about ICC boosts Palestinians' quest for justice

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US and Israel team up to thwart war crimes probes

Maureen Clare Murphy 14 April 2020

Will Hague-based court punish or protect abusers? Read more about US and Israel team up to thwart war crimes probes

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ICC judges dash hopes for swift probe of Israeli war crimes

Maureen Clare Murphy 22 January 2020

Israeli prime minister using Holocaust conference to recruit world leaders in its campaign against the court. Read more about ICC judges dash hopes for swift probe of Israeli war crimes

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Will ICC pierce Israel's bubble of impunity?

Maureen Clare Murphy 30 December 2019

Fatou Bensouda has left open the possibility that judges will reject a full investigation. Read more about Will ICC pierce Israel's bubble of impunity?

Israeli leaders must know they can go to prison

Ali Abunimah 22 December 2019

Will ICC investigation lead to justice for Palestinians? Read more about Israeli leaders must know they can go to prison

Is ICC about to slam the door on justice for Palestine?

Maureen Clare Murphy 11 December 2019

Chief prosecutor’s annual update on preliminary examination contains “unwarranted and disturbing omissions,” rights groups state. Read more about Is ICC about to slam the door on justice for Palestine?