Mexico and Chile called on the International Criminal Court Thursday to investigate Israel over possible crimes committed against Palestinians.
A statement issued by the Mexican Foreign Ministry read, "Mexico and Chile's action follows growing concern over the latest escalation of violence, particularly against civilian targets, and the alleged continued commission of crimes under the court's jurisdiction, specifically since the Oct. 7, 2023 attack by Hamas militants and subsequent hostilities in Gaza."
The Mexican ministry cited "numerous United Nations reports" documenting numerous violent incidents in Gaza and the West Bank that could constitute crimes within the jurisdiction of the ICC under the Rome Statute. It stressed "the almost total collapse of the Palestinian national justice infrastructure, which would not be able to investigate or prosecute possible crimes committed on its territory or by its nationals."
Chile was among the countries to recall their ambassadors from Israel after the ground operation began in Gaza.
