The Jurisdiction of The International Criminal Court Over The Illegal Settlements Within The Palestinian Territories

Bidang Kuasa Mahkamah Jenayah Antarabangsa Terhadap Penempatan Haram Dalam Wilayah Palestin

Abstract

This study focuses on the most important topic of the conflict between the Palestinians and the Israelis, which is the topic of Israeli settlement, as this study highlights the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the Illegal Settlements within the Palestinian Territories. According to Article 13 (a) and 14 of the Rome Statute, the ICC has jurisdiction over alleged crimes that occur on the territory of a member state of the Rome Statute. So far 123 States a party to the Rome statute including of state of Palestine. Hence, the ICC has authority over the member states to the Rome Statute. The importance of this study appears in shedding light on the jurisdiction of the ICC over the Illegal Settlements within the Palestinian Territories. This study aims to reveal how the ICC can exercise its jurisdiction over the Illegal Settlements within the Palestinian Territories. To answer this question, a qualitative analysis will be used as its research methodology where both primary and secondary sources will be thoroughly examined. State of Palestine is a member state of the Rome Statute, and therefore the ICC has jurisdiction over Illegal Settlements in the Palestinian territories.