UN Expert Calls for Independent Investigation of All War Crimes in Palestine

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JAKARTA - UN experts are calling for a fast, transparent, and independent investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Occupied Palestinian Territory from 7 October 2023 until now.

"Independent investigators must be given the resources, support, and access necessary to conduct prompt, thorough, and fair investigations into alleged crimes committed by all parties to the conflict," said the experts in a statement reported by ANTARA from WAFA, Tuesday, November 28.

“The responsibility to investigate war crimes and crimes against humanity, including all extrajudicial killings, torture or other heinous acts against human dignity, is a fundamental legal obligation,” the statement said.

Experts urge the international community to ensure that all those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity, as well as other international crimes in the conflict, especially those responsible for command, are immediately prosecuted.

“There is no statute of limitations for such crimes. "The crime falls under universal jurisdiction, which means that courts in any country can use their authority to prosecute the responsible party, regardless of nationality and the country where the crime was committed," he said.

"We invite all countries to play a proactive role in identifying the main alleged perpetrators and help facilitate prosecution through the principle of mutual legal assistance."