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The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed his deep concern over the sanctions imposed by the U.S. Government on judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC). These measures, described by Türk as “deeply corrosive to good governance and the proper administration of justice,” were announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in response to arrest warrants issued by the ICC against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for their alleged involvement in war crimes in Gaza.
Türk pointed out that the decision to sanction judges from different nationalities, including judges from Benin, Peru, Slovenia, and Uganda, who participated in resolutions regarding the situation in Afghanistan and Palestine, is alarming. He urged for a swift reconsideration and withdrawal of these sanctions, arguing that they attack judicial independence and contradict the principles of the rule of law—a value that the United States has historically defended.
The ICC has also expressed its concern, describing the sanctions as a clear attempt to undermine the independence of an institution backed by 125 Member States. This body warned that such measures hinder international efforts to ensure accountability for serious crimes and erode global commitment to the rule of law.
On another note, the Regional Office of Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories has denounced the growing violence from the Israeli military against journalists in Gaza, one of the most dangerous regions in the world for practicing this profession. A recent attack on Al Ahli Hospital, which occurred on June 5, resulted in the death of at least four journalists and left three others injured, highlighting a worrying pattern of targeted attacks.
Since October 7, 2023, 227 deaths of Palestinian journalists from various nationalities have been documented. Restrictions imposed on foreign journalists in Gaza suggest a deliberate attempt by Israel to control the narrative regarding the effects of its military actions and the critical humanitarian crisis.
Additionally, ongoing attacks on hospitals in Gaza are leading to the collapse of the healthcare system, severely endangering the lives of civilians in need of medical care. The intensity of the clashes and displacement orders have incapacitated several crucial hospitals in the region, raising serious questions about Israel’s compliance with its international obligations and its disregard for the well-being of the civilian population.
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