That Guardian piece,
Quote:
|
Gaza: how international law could work to punish war crimes
|
We see this kind of theorizing often, in both traditional and electronic media.
But the key is the word "could", which means it's possible but everyone, including the author, knows it won't.
For shits and giggles let's say the ICC investigates, ruminates, and castigates.
Israel says fuck you.
Now what, send an officer of the court to handcuff Israel and bring them to justice? Tell them to pick up bread, milk, and Putin on their way back.
Despite all the civilized trappings like the U.N., ICC, and various international do-gooder groups, the reality remains, what you're powerful enough to take and hold, is yours. Maybe even more so today with most people wary of starting WW III