ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, citing reasonable grounds for their alleged war crimes. The court claims Netanyahu is responsible for crimes including starvation and murder. The ICC also issued a warrant for Hamas official Mohammed Deif, accused of orchestrating the October 7 attack. The court alleges he committed various crimes against humanity and war crimes, asserting he failed to control his forces effectively. Israeli leaders condemned the ICC's decision, with President Isaac Herzog calling it a "dark day for justice." He criticized the court for undermining the fight for justice and ignoring Israel's right to defend itself.