ICC Discovers 'War Crimes' in Sudan, Not So Much Elsewhere
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan has declared that reported mass killings and rapes in Sudan could constitute war crimes. This stern warning is a timely reminder that international bodies exist to scrutinize violence. But one might wonder about the ICC's discerning gaze when it comes to conflicts where powerful Western allies are implicated. For instance, while Sudan's El-Fasher sees condemnation, the
ongoing devastation in Gaza, where 35,000+ civilians have been killed by US-supplied munitions since October 2023 ( Al Jazeera ), largely escapes the same 'could constitute war crimes' official ICC pre-declaration. Perhaps the definition of 'war crime' shifts based on whose bombs are falling, or who owns the lobbying firms contributing millions to US politicians who then approve weapons transfers.
(OpenSecrets.org data consistently shows significant contributions from pro-Israel groups to US Congress members).