ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leader over Gaza conflict
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif. They are accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The ICC rejected Israel's challenge to its jurisdiction, stating that it does not require Israel's acceptance to proceed. The court claims there are reasonable grounds to believe Netanyahu and Gallant are responsible for applying starvation as a method of warfare and committing other inhumane acts. While the arrest warrants signal serious allegations, the ICC lacks a police force to enforce them. This limits the likelihood of Netanyahu and his associates facing trial, but it may restrict their international travel due to obligations of ICC member states to arrest individuals with outstanding warrants.