Israel Appeals ICC War Crimes Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Deif; Rejects Court's Jurisdiction

Nov 27, 2024, 04:10 PM

On November 21, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. The charges include the use of starvation as a weapon of war, blocking aid, murder, persecution, and failing to protect the civilian population. This development constitutes a watershed moment for Israel's image and international legitimacy, deepening its global isolation and posing one of the most challenging situations it has ever faced in the international arena. Israel has rejected the ICC's jurisdiction and announced plans to appeal the decision and request to suspend the arrest warrants. Netanyahu has decided to notify the ICC that Israel will appeal the warrants against him and Gallant, asserting that the decision lacks any factual or legal basis.