P F Tinmore
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What You Need to Know about the ICC Investigation of War Crimes in Occupied PalestineRE: All The News Anti-Palestinian Posters Will Not Read Or Discuss
⁜→ "P F Tinmore," et al,
BLUF: In over 70 years of war, IF all thee ICC Prosecutor can assemble is a list of War Crimes against Israelis, THEN that is an indictment of anti-Semitism against the ICC and the Prosecutorial Process; even the Prosecutor specifically (Fatou Bensouda).
(∑) We are still observing the Pre-Trail Phase. On that score, I am NOT prepared to make an accusation (or sling mud) on the ICC; but prefer to see what the Court (His Honor Judge Péter Kovács, Presiding Judge) has to say. While the attorneys for the Prosecution (Fatou Bensouda, Chief & James Stewart, Second Chair) have been outspoken and notified (along with the Public Counsel for the Alleged Victims), there is NO counsel for the defense yet to even be assigned, let alone any disclosure of evidence or specific charges rendered against specific individuals.
List of Targets Leaked: Israel Fears Worst in ICC War Crimes Investigation
The list includes “between 200 and 300 officials”, ranging from politicians to military and intelligence officials, who are subject to arrest abroad, should the ICC officially open the war crimes investigation.(COMMENT)
It will be most interesting to hear what the Court has to say. The news article, cited by "P F Tinmore" which revolves around the Prosecutor's public statements and leaked information that is 8 months old, is merely an attempt by the Prosecutor to gain public momentum and support. This is not unlike most Prosecutorial strategies (especially for those that are trying to gain fame).
And it will be interesting to see how the Court will address the fact that: "The Rome Statute entered into force on 1 April 2015." I'm waiting to see the fight over the Application of the Rome Statute pertaining to Retroactive Application and the implication of the criminal activity in violation of customary international law (CIL), as well as the defense against acts of terrorism on activity punishable under Article 68 of the Fourth Geneva Convention.
AND THEN, there is the battle over the fact which requires the Court to interpret and apply its law consistently with ‘Internationally recognized Human Rights’ which includes the Right of the Israelis to self-determination and self-defense.
Yes - "P F Tinmore" may clap his hands all he wants, but there is so very much more that must be addressed before the case actually goes to trial.
Most Respectfully,
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Considering the number of UN resolutions that Israel has violated throughout the years – the perpetual occupation of Palestine, the siege on Gaza, and the elaborate system of apartheid imposed on Palestinians, finding Israel guilty of war crimes, among others “serious crimes” should be a straightforward matter.