ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over Gaza war crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes in Gaza. This marks a significant shift, as both leaders are closely allied with the U.S. The warrants allege that Netanyahu and Gallant enforced starvation and targeted civilians during military operations. The U.S. government criticized the ICC's actions but has not indicated a change in its support for Israel, despite growing international scrutiny. European countries have expressed intentions to respect the ICC warrants, which could lead to increased legal challenges for Israeli officials abroad. The situation raises questions about U.S. complicity in alleged war crimes and may complicate diplomatic relations.