Thanks, Andrew. One of the frustrating things is that since the ICC released just a press release and not a decision, we don't even know whether they took your brief into account or not. The prosecutor had said that the decision about the warrants should be based solely on evidence he presents (ex-parte), and any outside evidence such as your brief should only be considered if/when there is a trial. UK Lawyers for Israel (and others) pointed out that if it's ex-parte, he has a special obligation to fairly present all evidence for both sides. Also, since a trial may well never happen and the issuance of warrants will undoubtedly be portrayed in the media as a finding of guilt, there should be an added requirement to make sure the facts are right. But to the best of my knowledge the evidence Khan presented is secret and we don't even know if the judges looked at anything else. Like you said, it's too bad this is what the ICC has become.
Needless to say, the feckless, Jew-hating European governments (including, I think, yours) have fallen all over themselves to indicate that they will arrest Netanyahu and Gallant if the latter two ever set foot in their country (ditto my homeland of Canada, which is led by the despicable Justin Trudeau). Far worse nations have done far worse things on the battlefield (Russia's decimation of Bucha was just a couple of years ago, and have we already forgotten about what is still happening in Sudan, Yemen, Syria, ,etc.), but the so-called international community never misses a chance to go after the Jewish state.
Hmmmmm...........................I wonder why that is.
Completely agree. We know, the ICC know, everyone knows it is all lies, and as a press release only, despite proven evidence to the contrary. Sickening anti semitism playing to a biased gallery. Its disgusting.
I have been meaning to post on this action, and your piece gives me the best opportunity. I’m really glad it includes the High Level Military Group brief.
Thanks so much for your important work, Andrew. With advocates like you consistently hammering away at the truth, we can have some hope that the truth will make a dent and be heard at last. Can't express how valuable and crucial your work is.
Thanks, Andrew. One of the frustrating things is that since the ICC released just a press release and not a decision, we don't even know whether they took your brief into account or not. The prosecutor had said that the decision about the warrants should be based solely on evidence he presents (ex-parte), and any outside evidence such as your brief should only be considered if/when there is a trial. UK Lawyers for Israel (and others) pointed out that if it's ex-parte, he has a special obligation to fairly present all evidence for both sides. Also, since a trial may well never happen and the issuance of warrants will undoubtedly be portrayed in the media as a finding of guilt, there should be an added requirement to make sure the facts are right. But to the best of my knowledge the evidence Khan presented is secret and we don't even know if the judges looked at anything else. Like you said, it's too bad this is what the ICC has become.
Great reply and further analysis.
Needless to say, the feckless, Jew-hating European governments (including, I think, yours) have fallen all over themselves to indicate that they will arrest Netanyahu and Gallant if the latter two ever set foot in their country (ditto my homeland of Canada, which is led by the despicable Justin Trudeau). Far worse nations have done far worse things on the battlefield (Russia's decimation of Bucha was just a couple of years ago, and have we already forgotten about what is still happening in Sudan, Yemen, Syria, ,etc.), but the so-called international community never misses a chance to go after the Jewish state.
Hmmmmm...........................I wonder why that is.
Completely agree. We know, the ICC know, everyone knows it is all lies, and as a press release only, despite proven evidence to the contrary. Sickening anti semitism playing to a biased gallery. Its disgusting.
Beclowned indeed.
Appreciate that you're a member of this group. Thank for your continued fact based support for Israel.
I have been meaning to post on this action, and your piece gives me the best opportunity. I’m really glad it includes the High Level Military Group brief.
This is gold.
Thanks so much for your important work, Andrew. With advocates like you consistently hammering away at the truth, we can have some hope that the truth will make a dent and be heard at last. Can't express how valuable and crucial your work is.