Judicial Reforms and the Threat of International Criminal Court Prosecution

The threat of International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution has, in recent years, been repeatedly invoked by Israeli and foreign critics of various legislative proposals, including those with no connection to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The ICC has emerged as a particularly important theme in the ongoing debate about possible reforms to Israel’s judicial system. Many have claimed that any change in the current selection mechanism and powers of the Supreme Court, the powers of the attorney general, or even the narrowing of certain aspects of administrative review, would expose Israeli soldiers and officers to criminal prosecution at The Hague.