Gaza Victims’ Lawyer Rebuts Western Objections to ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu

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Following the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor’s release of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, Germany, France, and the U.S. falsely characterized the warrants as inapplicable. International lawyer Triestino Mariniello, who represents Gaza Victims at the ICC, explains the legal obligation of state parties to the Rome Statute to enforce these arrest warrants. Mariniello exposes the U.S.’ false statements around the ICC’s supposed lack of jurisdiction over the State of Palestine and Israeli nationals.

This video was produced by The Analysis News and published on their YouTube channel on the 29th of November, 2024. We have translated it into German and are republishing it today to help build opinion on this issue in Germany and beyond.

To read the transcript of the interview: Gaza Victims’ Lawyer Rebuts Western Objections to ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu

VIDEO: Gaza Victims’ Lawyer Rebuts Western Objections to ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu

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ABOUT TRIESTINO MARINIELLO

Triestino Mariniello is a member of the legal team representing the victims of the Gaza Strip before the ICC. He has published a considerable number of articles, books and book chapters in (international) criminal law and human rights law. He has been consulted by several governmental and non-governmental organizations as an expert on international criminal justice and human rights.