ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders over civilian attacks
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif. The court cites reasonable grounds for believing they oversaw attacks on civilians. Netanyahu rejected the warrant, calling it "disgusting." Israeli President Isaac Herzog and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett criticized the ICC's decision, while Hamas welcomed the warrants and called for broader accountability for Israeli leaders. The ICC stated that Israel's acceptance of its jurisdiction is not necessary. Israel has previously denied the court's authority and rejected allegations of war crimes in Gaza.