The establishment and functioning of international tribunals have been crucial in addressing
grave violations of international humanitarian law and promoting accountability for war crimes,
genocide, and crimes against humanity. These tribunals play a significant role in ensuring that perpetrators of these crimes are held accountable, and justice is served. Two prominent cases that
have garnered international attention and raised questions about the power and effectiveness of
international tribunals are the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Israel-Palestine conflict. Therefore,
this article examines the impact of the International Criminal Court (ICC) building efforts in post-
conflict rule of law-based societies, with emphasis on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Israel-
Palestine conflict.
December 5, 2025