The charges against Israeli officials, involving crimes against humanity and war crimes, have not yet been officially confirmed.
Despite Israel rejecting its jurisdiction, the ICC can prosecute Israeli officials for crimes in Palestinian territories occupied since 1967. / Photo: Reuters Archive
"After gathering evidence and identifying a suspect, the prosecution requests ICC judges to issue an arrest warrant, which national authorities enforce, or a summons to appear, where suspects appear voluntarily," the notice reads. While Israel has condemned and rejected the prosecutor's request, it remains unclear how Tel Aviv will respond if arrest warrants are issued.
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