ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant 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 potential war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the Gaza conflict. Hamas leader Mohammed Deif also faces similar charges. The ICC's jurisdiction is contested by Israel, which argues it has its own legal system. The court can issue warrants without a country's consent, but it lacks enforcement power. This means Netanyahu and Gallant are unlikely to be arrested unless they travel to ICC member states. The warrants complicate international travel for Netanyahu and Gallant, as some countries, like Jordan and the Netherlands, have stated they must comply with the ICC's requests. The situation may also impact ongoing legal proceedings against Netanyahu in other contexts.