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Mexico, along with Chile, referred the situation in Palestine to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, to investigate the possibility of committing crimes within the scope of his jurisdiction.
According to the statement issued by the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the referral is based on Articles 13a and 14 of the Statute of the International Criminal Court, which allow a State party to refer to the Prosecutor a situation in which one or more crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court appear to have been committed and to demand that the Prosecutor The General Assembly is investigating the situation, to determine whether one or more people should be charged with committing such crimes, according to what was reported by international news agencies.
The Mexican Foreign Ministry said that the action taken by Chile indicates growing concern about the recent escalation of violence, especially against civilian targets, and the continued commission of alleged crimes subject to the court’s jurisdiction.
Mexico stressed that the action it has taken aims to support the International Criminal Court as the ideal forum for determining individual international criminal responsibility, in the most serious cases that are of greatest importance to the international community, stressing at the same time the importance of ensuring the independence of the state.
She noted that the Government of Mexico is aware of the case submitted by South Africa before the International Court of Justice and the request for interim measures, and is following up on this case immediately.
South Africa had asked the International Criminal Court to order a series of urgent measures, especially the suspension of military operations in Gaza while the court hears the case, which could take years.
Mexico stressed its commitment to international justice and the prevention of genocide and other war crimes and crimes against humanity, stressing that it is confident that these measures, based on the peaceful resolution of disputes, can open the way for an immediate ceasefire and contribute to paving the way for lasting peace in the region. On the basis of a two-state solution that coexists within a secure and internationally recognized framework.
The State of Palestine has been a party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court since April 1, 2015, so it is competent to investigate crimes under its jurisdiction that occurred on the territory of the Palestinian State or by its citizens.
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