Beti Hohler
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Judge Beti Hohler | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Citizenship | Slovenian | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Organization | International Criminal Court | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Known for | Trial of Benjamin Netanyahu | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Predecessor | Iulia Motoc | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Awards | Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Website | ICC profile | ||||||||||||||||||||
Beti Hohler (born 25 June 1981) is a Slovenian judge serving on the International Criminal Court (ICC) since March 2024.[1] She was elected in December 2023 and is the first Slovenian to hold this position.[2]
Hohler gained international attention in 2024 after being appointed to the ICC panel reviewing a request for an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders.[3] Her involvement in the case has led to scrutiny from the Israeli government regarding her previous role as a trial lawyer in the ICC’s Office of the Prosecutor.[4]
Early life and education
[edit]Hohler was born on 25 June 1981 in Slovenia.[2] Details of her early education are not widely documented. Before becoming a judge, she worked as a trial lawyer in the ICC’s Office of the Prosecutor.[3]
Legal career
[edit]Hohler was elected as a judge of the ICC in December 2023 and began her term in March 2024.[2] She succeeded Antoine Kesia-Mbe Mindua, who had completed his term.[5]
Netanyahu arrest warrant
[edit]On 25 October 2024, Hohler was appointed to a three-judge panel responsible for reviewing a request for an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, along with Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif, and Ismail Haniyeh.[1] The request was submitted by ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan on 20 May 2024, alleging war crimes and crimes against humanity in relation to the 2023 Israel–Hamas war.[4]
Hohler replaced Romanian judge Iulia Motoc, who withdrew from the case citing health reasons.[1] Following her appointment, the Israeli government raised concerns about her previous role as a trial lawyer in the Office of the Prosecutor, questioning her impartiality.[3] On 13 November 2024, Israel formally requested clarification from the ICC regarding potential conflicts of interest.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "ICC replaces, on health grounds, judge mulling request for Netanyahu arrest warrant". Reuters. 25 October 2024.
- ^ a b c "One of 3 judges weighing ICC request to charge Netanyahu, Gallant replaced". Times of Israel. 25 October 2024.
- ^ a b c "Israel questions ICC judges' impartiality in Netanyahu arrest case". Reuters. 13 November 2024.
- ^ a b c "Israel questions ICC judges' impartiality in Netanyahu arrest case". Haaretz. 13 November 2024.
- ^ "ICC replaces judge mulling Netanyahu warrant request on health grounds". Straits Times. 25 October 2024.
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