Jerusalem (AsiaNews / Agencies) - The United States has expressed its total opposition to the decision of the International Tribunal in The Hague (IT) to open a preliminary investigation into possible war crimes committed by Israel against Palestinians. The preliminary examination may be followed by a proper investigation.
ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said her office would conduct an "analysis in full independence and impartiality" into alleged war crimes by Israel, including those committed during last year's Gaza offensive.
The preliminary investigation comes after Palestine formally joined the ICC earlier this month, allowing it to lodge war crimes and crimes against humanity complaints against Israel.
In the Gaza war last year at least 2200 Palestinians, mostly civilians, and 73 Israelis, mostly soldiers died.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has branded the move by IT "an outrage".
