ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, Deif, and Al-Masri

Nov 21, 2024, 12:11 PM

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, and Hamas leader Al-Masri. The charges against Netanyahu and Gallant include war crimes and crimes against humanity, such as using starvation as a tool of war, overseeing attacks on civilians in Gaza, murder, and persecution. The ICC's Pre-Trial Chamber I rejected the State of Israel’s challenges to the court's jurisdiction. These warrants mark a significant development in international law and have drawn criticism from various quarters.