Pnina Sharvit Baruch, Ori Beeri
In his first year and a half as the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), it is evident that Karim Khan is determined to strengthen its influence, particularly in light of the criticism of the Court’s limited effectiveness. To this end, Khan promotes collaboration, some precedent-setting, with countries, international organizations, civil society organizations, and communities of victims. In addition, there is a new emphasis on focusing on fewer investigations and integrating advanced technology into the office’s work. So far, Khan has rarely referred to the investigation into Israel, but there is a possible change of trend on the issue, given in part by the increase in the budget designated for the investigation and Khan’s first statement, although cautious and reserved, that one of his goals next year is to visit “Palestine.” The increasing number of voices in the international arena calling for an investigation into Israel, along with changes in Israel that will be perceived as a violation of Palestinian rights, such as the abolition of the Civil Administration and an erosion of the independence of the judicial system, are expected to complicate presentation of the Israeli position and increase the pressure on the Prosecutor to advance the investigation.
A New Spirit at the International Criminal Court in The Hague | INSS
