France, Belgium back ICC arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders

The Associated Press May 21, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC

France, Belgium, and Slovenia support the International Criminal Court's request for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders accused of war crimes. The ICC's chief prosecutor accuses Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gallant, and three Hamas leaders of crimes against humanity. Israel faces isolation over the Gaza conflict. Israeli forces kill seven in a West Bank raid. Germany offers condolences for Iran's President Raisi's death. Sri Lanka mourns Raisi's passing.


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