ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over alleged war crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense chief Yoav Gallant, and a Hamas leader for alleged war crimes. This follows a prosecutor's request related to the October 7 attacks by Hamas and Israel's military response. While ICC member states are required to arrest individuals with warrants, the court lacks enforcement power. Israel is not an ICC member, complicating potential arrests. The warrants do not impose travel bans, but those named risk arrest in member states. The warrants may influence other legal cases, such as South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. However, the ICC's actions are separate from these cases and do not directly affect them.