Fatou Bensouda, former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC, the permanent tribunal established to try war crimes and crimes against humanity), has warned that political pressure from powerful states is undermining the court's ability to deliver justice. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Bensouda described facing threats and sanctions while pursuing investigations related to Palestine, and said she felt unsupported by ICC member states as Israel sought to halt the proceedings. She cautioned that without firm backing from the international community, the prospect of holding leaders such as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accountable before the court remains in serious doubt.