By Palestine Chronicle Staff 
The United States is pressuring the UK to uphold a legal challenge against the International Criminal Court’s pursuit of an arrest warrant for the Israeli Prime Minister over war crimes in Gaza. The US expects the UK to protect its interests in the matter, raising ethical concerns. The previous government questioned the ICC’s jurisdiction to issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials, but the newly elected government faces a decision deadline set by the ICC.
Legal Jurisdiction Issue
The ICC’s authority to punish crimes in Gaza was upheld in a 2021 ruling, despite arguments based on older agreements. The ICC’s Chief Prosecutor’s independence from Palestinian authorities was highlighted, challenging claims that Palestine cannot delegate prosecutions to the ICC. Failure to hold perpetrators accountable could lead to dire consequences, underlining the importance of international law compliance.
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