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 alleged war crimes during the conflict in Gaza. The court claims there are reasonable grounds for these accusations. Netanyahu's office condemned the ICC's decision as "absurd" and "politically biased," asserting that Israel rejects the court's jurisdiction. Israeli officials argue that the warrants undermine Israel's right to defend itself. The ICC also issued a warrant for Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, who is accused of crimes against humanity. Israel claims Deif was killed in an airstrike earlier this year, but Hamas has not confirmed his death.