ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant over Gaza conflict allegations
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing their alleged responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Israel has dismissed the warrants as "outrageous" and "antisemitic." This development challenges Israel's narrative of the Gaza conflict as a clear moral battle. It marks a significant moment, as it is the first time political leaders have been indicted by the ICC against the wishes of their Western allies. The warrants may complicate international travel for Netanyahu and Gallant, as 124 countries are obligated to arrest them if they enter. However, some leaders, like Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, have expressed intentions to invite Netanyahu despite the ICC's decision.