This paper deals with the details of the Israel-Palestine conflict and identifies issues with the illegal settlement processes in occupied territories of Palestine.
Authors
Harsh Mahaseth, Assistant Professor at Jindal Global Law School, and a Senior Research Analyst at the Nehginpao Kipgen Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India.
Nirupan Karki, law student, National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Summary
The reason behind Palestine’s ratification to the Rome Statute was to threaten to bring charges against Israeli officials who had committed severe crimes in the Occupied Territories.
This paper will deal with the details of the Israel-Palestine conflict and identify issues with the illegal settlement processes in occupied territories of Palestine.
Furthermore, it will shed light on whether the International Criminal Court (ICC) has jurisdiction over crimes committed by Israeli officials, the forces and the settlers and will also determine the role of ICC in putting an end to this conflict.
The paper hopes to bring about a path that can lead forward to peace and prosperity.
Published in: Thailand Journal of International Law
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