ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant over war crimes allegations
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri, citing their likely involvement in war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza and Israel. The ICC claims there are "reasonable grounds" to believe Netanyahu and Gallant are responsible for using starvation as a method of warfare and committing acts of murder and persecution. Al-Masri faces charges of murder, torture, and sexual violence. Netanyahu has rejected the charges, calling the ICC biased. The U.S. also opposes the court's decision. The warrants may complicate international travel for Netanyahu and Gallant, as some European leaders have indicated they would enforce the ICC's obligations.