The International Criminal Court is opening an investigation into alleged war crimes in the Palestinian Territories.

The probe will examine accusations since 2014 against Israeli forces and Palestinian groups such as Hamas.

Palestinian leaders say it's long overdue.

Israel and its close ally, the U.S., have both slammed the decision, although neither are members of the ICC.

So what can the investigation achieve?

Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom

Guests:

Anne Herzberg - Legal Advisor, NGO Monitor

Raji Sourani - Director, Palestinian Centre for Human Rights

William Schabas - Former Chairperson, Commission of Inquiry on the 2014 Gaza Conflict

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