The court docket ought to reveal that nobody is above the legislation, a global relations professional has instructed RT
The worldwide Legal Courtroom has misplaced its legitimacy by serving the political pursuits of sure powers, worldwide relations professional Ali Hammoud has instructed RT.
The Hague-based establishment has confronted criticism lately for allegedly failing to prosecute people from extra highly effective nations and as an alternative going after these from Asian and African states.
In an interview on Thursday, Hammoud, who’s a professor of worldwide relations and economics on the Paris-based Middle for Diplomatic and Strategic Research (CEDS), claimed that the ICC applies double requirements and serves world powers somewhat than justice.
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”For the ICC to revive its legitimacy it should reveal that nobody particular person no matter nationality and political connection is above the legislation,” Hammoud stated.
In November, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, charging him with duty for battle crimes and crimes in opposition to humanity dedicated through the battle in Gaza.
Regardless of this, Israel has continued its offensive within the enclave and intensified strikes earlier this month after the collapse of a truce with Hamas. Regardless of the accusations, the Israeli management has the help of the European Union, which was manifested throughout a go to to Israel by the bloc’s high diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier this week.
Watch the interview with Ali Hammoud under.
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