War Crimes Accountability in Gaza

Anyone who has served in the Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza since October 2023

must be considered a suspect for the Commission of War Crimes,

Crimes Against Humanity and the Crime of Genocide.

Our Commission has now released 16 reports.

We'll be releasing our 17th next week, dealing with the situation of children.

And all of our reports make recommendations.

We must move beyond expressing deep concern and strong condemnation

to addressing the questions that these states have asked today.

What more can be done?

Accountability is not about the leaders alone.

Malaysia raised the question of dual citizens.

Anyone who has served in the Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza since October 2023

must be considered a suspect for the Commission of War Crimes,

Crimes Against Humanity and the Crime of Genocide.

The issue of accountability extends beyond warrants

issued by the International Criminal Court.

And speaking of that court, what has been done to support the court

while it is under attack from the United States?

What has been done to support the Special Rapporteur?

The attention now must move beyond concern and condemnation to action.

Many states refer to positive actions that have been taken,

sanctions on individuals.

What more can be done is to start targeting institutions,

not just settlers, but settlements themselves,

to prevent the transfer of financial assistance,

whether through trade or donations.

Many states are still allowing tax deductibility for local organisations

that make direct or indirect financial contributions to settlements.