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[TheRealTalker]

didn't see any thread for it and I assumed that this was a significant deal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwat_D92KHQ

In the latest move to press their case using the international community, the “state of Palestine” was officially accepted into the International Criminal Court (ICC) paving the way for the court to bring Israel up on war crimes charges.

“Today is a historic day in the struggle for justice, freedom, and peace for our people and all those seeking justice worldwide,” Palestinian official Saeb Erekat said in a statement. We call upon the international community to support the inalienable rights of our people, including our right to self-determination, by supporting our peaceful movement to end decades of impunity, occupation, and exile. Once again we call upon all nations of conscience to recognize the State of Palestine on the 1967 border, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

The Israeli government responds that the ICC has made an error by accepting the Palestinians.

“Israel’s position, similar to that of the U.S., Canada and others, is that the Palestinians do not have a right to join the ICC, and that the ICC has no jurisdiction in this case,” the Israeli Foreign Ministry wrote in a statement. “There is not Palestinian state that has been established by international law. In this context the ICC prosecutor erred when she opened a preliminary inquiry against Israel.”

http://news.nationalpost.com/news/w...estinians-join-there-is-not-palestinian-state



So what are your thoughts GAF..... I find this step necessary since if worked efficiently not only must Israel be more cautious with their future moves but similarly the Palestinians must also be aware that they too can be charged

 

[Syriel]

Well, both sides likely have claims against each other.

Will be interesting to see the dirty laundry aired out in public.

 

[Fenderputty]

Well, both sides likely have claims against each other.

Will be interesting to see the dirty laundry aired out in public.

.

 

[Shuggananas]

The Israeli government responds that the ICC has made an error by accepting the Palestinians.

Well FUCK YOU too israeli government.

 

[DragonSworne]

So Israel refuses to recognize Palestine?

 

[TheRealTalker]

indeed joining the ICC is a good strategic move

the Palestinians need to peaceful join as many international bodies as they can in order to peacefully gain full recognition

 

[Shaanyboi]

Well FUCK YOU too israeli government.

Were you expecting any different?

 

[Enco]

Well FUCK YOU too israeli government.

Well said.

 

[Deleted member 231381]

I'm very surprised this happened. You can't join the ICC unless you are a state with a clear territorial claim; this means that the ICC has taken an office position wrt the Palestinian borders.

 

[Azih]

So Israel refuses to recognize Palestine?

Using Israeli political language Israel is refusing Palestine's right to exist.

 

[Shuggananas]

Were you expecting any different?

Not at all.

 

[Suikoguy]

Well, both sides likely have claims against each other.

Will be interesting to see the dirty laundry aired out in public.

First post nails it again. Very good even handed way of looking at it.

 

[Prine]

Using Israeli political language Israel is refusing Palestine's right to exist.

They're also pushing a part of Palestine into the sea. Using Israeli rhetoric of course.

 

[Savitar]

Good for them.

And yeah both sides are guilty of doing bad stuff. There is no escaping that fact.

 

[Poodlestrike]

Well, both sides likely have claims against each other.

Will be interesting to see the dirty laundry aired out in public.

Indeed. Very well put.

 

[loganclaws]

April Fool's?

 

[Phantast2k]

This is sort of a dangerous precedent. Now see how Russia will try to push through their bullshit republics to join too, Tibet can appeal to join as well. Not sure what the consequences of this will be.
Neither Israel, US, Russia or China are members btw.:
http://www.icc-cpi.int/en_menus/asp/states parties/Pages/the states parties to the rome statute.aspx