Several independent UN experts have denounced attacks made against the International Criminal Court (ICC), particularly from Israel and the United States, which “promote a culture of impunity”, AFP reports.

“It is distressing to see state officials threatening to retaliate against a court for pursuing international justice,” a statement by the experts said.

This came “at a time when the world should unite to end the terrible bloodshed in Gaza and seek justice for those unlawfully killed, injured, traumatised, or taken hostage, since October 7”.