Membership gives the ICC jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed in Palestinian territories since last June . The court has been investigating allegations of war crimes, genocide and other serious violations against Palestinians during a conflict that began with protests by Gaza's Hamas rulers but escalated into an armed uprising after Israel launched its offensive
Membership gives the ICC jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed in Palestinian territories since last June . Israel and the United States opposed the move , which could open the door to war crimes investigations against Israelis .