ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Hamas leader Deif
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. This announcement was made on Thursday. The ICC stated that Israel's acceptance of its jurisdiction is not necessary. Israel has rejected the court's authority and denies any war crimes in Gaza. Israeli officials, including President Isaac Herzog and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, criticized the ICC's decision. They described the warrants as absurd and a mark of shame for the court. There has been no immediate response from Netanyahu or Gallant.