FOIA Request Regarding International Criminal Court Prosecutor Investigation of Israel’s Actions in Palestine

At a Glance

Date Filed: 

July 16, 2024

Current Status 

FOIA request filed with Department of State, Department of Justice and Department of Defense on July 16, 2024.

Case Description 

This FOIA request seeks all internal communications of the Biden administration related to the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into crimes committed by the Israeli government during its war on Gaza and, specifically, efforts to block accountability at The Hague-based court including through pressure campaigns against the new Labour government in the United Kingdom. On May 20, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan submitted an application for arrest warrants for Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed since at least October 8, 2023. 

Case Timeline

July 16, 2024
CCR sends FOIA request to DOS, DOJ, and DOD