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Institutions

International Criminal Court (ICC)

The International Criminal Court is an independent permanent court seated in The Hague that investigates and prosecutes individuals for genocide,war crimes,and crimes against humanity.

Why it matters

Unlike the ICJ, which handles disputes between states, the ICC prosecutes individual criminal responsibility regardless of official title or rank.

Key context

In 2021, the ICC Office of the Prosecutor confirmed the opening of an investigation into the Situation in the State of Palestine, covering events in Gaza and the West Bank since June 2014.

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