Author: Steven Sahiounie

The UN special rapporteur on the right to housing pointed to “institutionalized impunity” as the root cause behind Gaza events, citing “war crimes,” “genocide,” and “crimes against humanity.” In a statement posted on X, Balakrishnan Rajagopal highlights the urgent need for action by the International Criminal Court (ICC) or a special tribunal for Gaza in response to the ongoing violations. Despite mounting evidence, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan’s reluctance to thoroughly investigate Israel is criticized by Palestinian officials, victims, and legal scholars. South Africa has recently completed the paperwork for the war crimes complaint which was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa…

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