The International Criminal Court’s appeals chamber has denied Israel’s legal challenge to block an investigation into alleged war crimes during its military actions in Gaza, following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. The court’s decision allows the ongoing investigation, which has already led to arrest warrants for Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu. Despite Israel’s refusal to recognize the ICC’s jurisdiction and its denials of wrongdoing, the ruling stands amidst significant humanitarian casualties reported in Gaza. Since the conflict’s escalation, over 70,000 Palestinians have reportedly died, underscoring the urgency of international scrutiny.
