VOICED : Palestinos piden adherirse a la CPI

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas signed a request for Palestine to join the International Criminal Court (ICC) following the UN's rejection of a Palestinian peace resolution. The move aims to hold Israel accountable for alleged crimes. The ICC, established to prosecute severe war crimes, may not necessarily take action against Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu argues that the Palestinian Authority should fear international justice more. The United States strongly opposes Palestine's ICC membership request.

What action did Mahmoud Abbas take following the UN's rejection of a Palestinian resolution?

• He resigned from his position.

• He visited Israel for peace talks.

• He called for a new UN vote.

• He signed a request for Palestine to join the ICC.

What is the primary purpose of the International Criminal Court?

• To manage international environmental agreements.

• To oversee global economic policies.

• To mediate international trade disputes.

• To judge severe war crimes and crimes against humanity.

What status did Palestine achieve in the UN in 2012 that aids its ICC membership request?

• Full member state

• Non-member observer state

• Temporary member

• Regional representative

What was Benjamin Netanyahu's response to Palestine's ICC request?

• He proposed a joint peace agreement.

• He ignored the request.

• He claimed the Palestinian authority should fear international justice.

• He supported the request.

What is the stance of the United States regarding Palestine's request to join the ICC?

• Neutral

• Strongly opposed

• Supportive

• Indifferent