The surprise visit is unofficial and will not include access to Gaza.
After the fighting ends, the world will focus on Israel’s obligations in the West Bank.
The ICC already has an ongoing investigation into "the situation in the State of Palestine" for alleged war crimes committed since June 13, 2014.
The ICC said on Friday it had received a communication from the three groups and would assess the information, without going into detail on its contents.
Post-October 7, the ICC is far more committed to delving into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict – and potentially the IDF’s conduct – than what top Israeli lawyers had hoped for.
Israel has its own mechanisms for probing and prosecuting its soldiers accused of war crimes.
The extensive list of crimes encompasses murder, intentional attacks on civilians, torture, and several other grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions.
According to the Rome Statute, ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan must remain neutral between Israel and the Palestinians.
"Immediate measures were adopted to respond to this cybersecurity incident and to mitigate its impact," the ICC said in a short statement.
While Russia has so far ignored the ICJ's orders, experts say an eventual ruling in favor of Ukraine could be important for any future reparations claims.
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