The office of International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan issued a statement Friday
denouncing threats of retaliation
after Israel’s prime minister and U.S. lawmakers attacked the intergovernmental body over reports that it is preparing arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials related to the war on Gaza.
The ICC statement, which does not mention any individual or country by name, says
the court’s “independence and impartiality are undermined” when “individuals threaten to retaliate against the court or against court personnel should the office, in fulfillment of its mandate, make decisions about investigations or cases falling within its jurisdiction.”
“Such threats, even when not acted upon, may also constitute an offense against the administration of justice under Art. 70 of the Rome Statute,” the statement continues.
“The office insists that all attempts to impede, intimidate, or improperly influence its officials cease immediately.” https://truthout.org/articles/icc-denounces-threats-of-retaliation-as-possible-netanyahu-arrest-warrant-looms/
