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Defense system recommendation: The way to cancel the investigation in The Hague - sending a reasoned letter to the court

Professionals in the Ministries of Defense, Justice and Foreign Affairs have decided to recommend to the political echelon to reply to the tribunal in a thorough letter that includes reasons and test cases, in order to convince them to cancel the investigation against Israel.

The Prime Minister will discuss the issue today, but has not yet expressed his position. More talks will soon be held with foreign diplomats.

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Amir Bohbot

Tuesday, 06 April 2021, 09:48

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In the video: Netanyahu condemns the decision of the Hague tribunal that approved an investigation against Israel (Photo: Reuters)

Professionals from the Ministries of Defense, Justice and Foreign Affairs held several meetings and consultations last week regarding the strategy to be taken regarding the decision of the Criminal Court in The Hague to open an investigation against Israel, and decided to recommend to the political echelon to reply to the court in a reasoned and thorough letter.

It is not yet clear what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's position is on the issue, and whether he will oppose the idea of ​​sending a letter to the court that includes reasons and test cases.

Netanyahu will convene a meeting today (Tuesday) with the participation of Defense Minister Bnei Gantz, Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi and other senior officials.

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It was learned that senior members of the defense establishment claim that legally the Hague tribunal has no justification and authority to open an investigation against Israel regarding war crimes in Judea and Samaria and the Gaza Strip, in light of the IDF and the judiciary. In this way, the defense establishment estimates that if the prime minister approves the letter, there is a high chance that the issue will be re-examined and the investigation canceled.

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His position is not yet clear.

Netanyahu (Photo: Reuven Castro)

The defense establishment is currently encouraging US support for Israel's position on the issue, but sources said the Biden administration's decision to lift the sanctions imposed on the tribunal and prosecutor Pato Bensuda stemmed from their view that the tribunal's status and legitimacy should not be harmed. To Israel.

In the coming weeks there will be further talks on the subject, including with foreign and influential diplomats.

Meanwhile, senior members of the defense establishment praised the meetings held by Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi with President Reuven Rivlin with European heads of state on the subject of the Hague Tribunal. On the ground and military action from the Israeli angle.

According to security sources, Kochavi's actions against the heads of state may also put pressure on the court in The Hague to cancel the opening of the investigation.

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