According to lawyers for the group, the criminal complaint was filed in response to an investigation by the Guardian revealing how Israeli intelligence attempted over a nine-year period to undermine, influence and allegedly intimidate the ICC chief prosecutor's office. This underscores a significant breach of international norms regarding the independence of judicial processes and the right of victims to seek justice.
The criminal complaint called on the Dutch authorities to honour its obligations to the ICC as a matter of urgency, highlighting the legal responsibilities that the Netherlands bears in ensuring the safety of ICC staff and preventing any interference with ongoing investigations.
Lawyers for the complainants argued in the submission that Israel's many attempts to influence, sabotage and stop the investigation constitute a direct violation of their clients' right to justice. This points to the broader implications for international law and the accountability of states when interfering with justice institutions.
The joint investigation with the Israeli-Palestinian publication +972 Magazine and the Hebrew-language outlet Local Call prompted the Dutch government to raise concerns earlier this year with Israel's ambassador to the Netherlands, indicating a growing diplomatic tension surrounding these allegations.
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