ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant requiring member states to enforce them
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif. The court found "reasonable grounds" for believing they may be responsible for war crimes. The ICC relies on its 125 member states to enforce these warrants, as it lacks its own police force. This situation complicates Netanyahu's ability to travel freely in the West, with the Netherlands pledging to arrest him if he enters the country. Israel and Hamas have both rejected the ICC's allegations. The court's decision comes amid stalled diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza and increasing tensions in the region.