Annual Report of the International Criminal Court – 01 August 2023 to 31 July 2024 – (A/79/198)

Excerpts related to the question of Palestine

19 August 2024

Seventy-ninth session

Item 74 of the provisional agenda*

Note by the Secretary-General

The annual report of the International Criminal Court on its activities for 2023/24 is submitted herewith to the General Assembly in accordance with article 6 of the Relationship Agreement between the United Nations and the International Criminal Court and paragraph 31 of General Assembly resolution 78/6.

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13. Situation in the State of Palestine

                (a)     Judicial proceedings

60. Pre-Trial Chamber I has granted leave for several amici curiae to file written observations pursuant to rule 103 of the Court’s Rules of Procedure and Evidence. The Registry continues to receive victim applications for participation in potential future criminal proceedings and reparations.

                (b)     Investigations

61. Following dedicated investigative efforts, including for events since 7 October 2023, the Prosecutor announced in May 2024 that he had filed applications for arrest warrants in relation to five individuals.
62. The Office continues its investigation into the situation, covering multiple lines of inquiry pertaining to alleged crimes committed in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since 13 June 2014. With a view to further strengthening action, the Office continues to engage with all relevant parties and stakeholders, including civil society, States and international and regional organizations. As in all situations, complementarity remains an important consideration in the Office’s overall approach.