Dr. Gil Dever, professor of international law and a lawyer accredited to the International Criminal Court, believes that the decision of the Court’s Prosecutor Karim Khan means the end of impunity for Israeli officials.
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court had said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defense Minister Yoav Galant bear responsibility for crimes against humanity in Gaza, and that they are complicit in causing suffering and starvation of civilians in Gaza.
Deaver explained – in an intervention on Tel Aviv Tribune from Paris – that the debate will continue before the criminal court in order to defend the Palestinians and continue accusing the Israelis, highlighting that accusing the Palestinians will not change anything from reality, because they have always been in the circle of accusation.
He stated that the Public Prosecutor today submitted 5 requests before the chamber that is examining these cases, and there may be a direct demand for the arrest of those involved, and it may be directed to the international group, considering that the case is related to a comprehensive defense of the rights of the Palestinians, stressing that they will continue their work before the court and before the institutions. International.
The professor of international law also confirmed that there will be a discussion before the Criminal Court and a legitimate defense for the Palestinians, because they are an occupied people and have the right and legitimacy to defend themselves.
He added that, as judges defending the Palestinians, they will provide appropriate justifications, evidence and proof that the Palestinian people are suffering and have the right to defend themselves.
On the other hand, he was surprised that the court prosecutor did not indict the Israeli army commander, saying that he is directly involved in what is happening in the Gaza Strip, and he is the one who decides and issues orders to carry out attacks, and there is unity regarding decision-making in Israel.
Regarding the timing of issuing arrest warrants, Deaver said that there are cases in which the process lasted two weeks or 15 days, and there may be implementation within days or weeks. In the case of former Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, the request was rejected, then accepted the next time.
Regarding the upcoming measures, he said that the coming months will be important for defending the Palestinians with all tools, and they will be given the opportunity to defend themselves, stressing that if those against whom the warrants are issued are not arrested, they will not be tried.
