G7 foreign ministers affirm commitment to obligations over Netanyahu ICC warrant
G7 foreign ministers stated they will "comply with our respective obligations" regarding the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This statement followed two days of discussions in Italy. The ICC issued the warrant last week, citing crimes against humanity and war crimes linked to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The G7 countries, except the U.S., are ICC members and would need to act if Netanyahu travels to their nations. The G7 emphasized the importance of international law, stating that Israel must comply with its obligations while defending itself. Italy initiated the discussion amid internal debates about the implications of the warrant.