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Palestinian Victims File First ICC War Crimes Petition Against Hamas

5/15/2026

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A Palestinian victim filed the first ICC request to investigate Hamas leaders for alleged crimes.
Palestinian lawyers submitted a petition naming 14 Hamas officials for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
The petition alleges use of human shields, attacks on civilians, child conscription, murder, torture and persecution.
Lawyers Malin, former U.S. Justice Department prosecutor Eli Rosenbaum and French attorney Sarah Scialom say ICC inaction denies Gaza victims justice.

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A Palestinian victim filed the first ICC request to investigate Hamas leaders for alleged crimes.
Palestinian lawyers submitted a petition naming 14 Hamas officials for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
The petition alleges use of human shields, attacks on civilians, child conscription, murder, torture and persecution.
Lawyers Malin, former U.S. Justice Department prosecutor Eli Rosenbaum and French attorney Sarah Scialom say ICC inaction denies Gaza victims justice.