Lebanon-Israel deal may stop war crime victims seeking justice, experts say
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Agreement could also end hopes of ICC jurisdiction in Lebanon, which advocates pushed for to prosecute Israel

Lebanon and Israel signed a 14-point framework agreement in Washington on Friday designed to work towards an end to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

Article 13 of the deal says Israel and Lebanon will “cease all hostile or negative actions in international political or legal forums” to establish good faith between the two sides.

The text, which is broadly phrased, could prevent victims of Israeli war crimes allegedly committed during fighting since 8 October 2023 from seeking justice through international or national courts.

Legal experts have also understood this to mean that Lebanon would not be able to grant the ICC jurisdiction in the country, which advocates have pushed for to prosecute Israel and its leaders for alleged war crimes.

  • lemonwood@lemmy.ml
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    1 day ago

    Yes, they are compradors.

    They have always represented imperialist interests. Their prosperity is tied to the imperial project. Specifically in Lebanon for example:

    The 14th of March coalition was constituted of compradors. Most of them being part of the Lebanese bourgeoisie: owners of banks and gas stations and shareholders in many companies. Together with the 8th of March coalition parties, they ran the Lebanese government for 18 years.

    It’s similar for the current government.