Countries reconsider arms sales to Israel after ICC issues arrest warrants
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. This development may prompt countries to reconsider arms sales to Israel. Countries that export arms to Israel, including the U.S., Germany, and the U.K., are now facing pressure to evaluate their trade agreements. The U.S. has continued its arms support, while Germany and the U.K. have made some restrictions on specific licenses. The warrants could lead to increased scrutiny of arms exports, as nations may be seen as complicit in alleged crimes. Some countries, like Canada and Spain, have already suspended arms shipments, while others are reassessing their policies in light of the ICC's actions.