IDF Military Advocate General: The International Criminal Court does not have jurisdiction over Israeli Defense Forces

"IDF Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Sharon Afek said: 'Israel is coping with security challenges along its borders that create complex security situations, and with it complex legal issues related to the implementation and interpretation of the laws of warfare.

'It is our firm position that the ICC doesn't have jurisdiction over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But even if it had such jurisdiction, Israel is a law-abiding state with a strong and independent justice system. Israel's actions are not relevant subject-matter for the ICC. The attempts to make the ICC open an investigation in the subject matter of Israel are diverting the court from its main purpose which is to serve as a court of last resort in cases of mass atrocities..."