ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu over Gaza conflict allegations
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes related to the Gaza conflict. The warrants claim they intentionally deprived Gaza civilians of essential resources. Netanyahu condemned the warrant as "absurd," asserting that Israel's actions in Gaza are justified. The ICC's decision marks a significant legal escalation, making Netanyahu and Gallant internationally wanted suspects. While the ICC has no enforcement power, its 124 member states, including the UK, are obligated to arrest them if they enter their territories. However, Israel and the U.S. are not ICC members, complicating the situation further.