Israel 'will not co-operate' with ICC war crimes investigation

Israel says it will not co-operate with an investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC) into possible war crimes in the occupied territories.

In a letter to the court, Israel says the ICC is "acting without authority" in carrying out the probe.

The ICC gave both Israel and the Palestinians, who instigated the action, until Friday to respond.

The issue threatens to further damage already strained relations between the two sides.

Last month, Israeli authorities cancelled the VIP travel pass of the Palestinian foreign minister on his return to the Israeli-occupied West Bank from talks with ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, Palestinian officials said.