Israel to Appeal ICC Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas Leader

Nov 27, 2024, 04:43 PM

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas commander Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the conflict in Gaza. The charges against Netanyahu and Gallant include allegations of using starvation as a weapon of war, blocking aid, murder, persecution, and failing to protect the civilian population. UN experts have urged full compliance with the ICC arrest warrants. In response, Israel has rejected the ICC's jurisdiction, labeling the charges as "absurd" and lacking any factual or legal basis. Netanyahu has notified the ICC that Israel will appeal the arrest warrants and has requested to delay their execution pending the appeal. The ICC's decision has intensified Israel's global isolation and presents a significant challenge for the nation in the international arena.