Arabic version: المدعية العامة السابقة للمحكمة الجنائية الدولية تناقش الضغوط الإسرائيلية على العدالة

Fatou Bensouda, former International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor, has opened up about the significant threats and pressures she encountered while investigating alleged crimes in Palestine. In a recent interview, she expressed concerns that political interests are undermining the pursuit of justice.

According to Al Jazeera, Bensouda described how Israel sought to halt the investigations and conveyed her feelings of isolation from ICC member states during her tenure. She warned that the integrity of international justice is at stake due to these political pressures.

In addition to discussing the challenges from Israel, Bensouda reflected on the impact of U.S. sanctions and the accusations of double standards that have been levied against the ICC. She raised questions about the potential accountability of high-ranking officials, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in the court’s proceedings.