Palestinians face pressure not to take Israel to ICC The Palestinians are facing "intensive pressure" not to sue Israel for war crimes at the International Criminal Court if they win upgraded UN status, according to Hanan Ashrawi, a senior member of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, said and added that various foreign governments, led by Britain, wanted guarantees that the Palestinians would not sue Israel if they win non-member state status on Thursday. Images and soundbites of Ashrawi speaking at the press conference