ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders over Gaza conflict
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister, and several Hamas officials. They are accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the Gaza conflict and October 2023 attacks. This development makes Netanyahu and the others internationally wanted suspects. However, its impact may be limited since Israel and the U.S. are not ICC members, and some Hamas officials have been killed in the ongoing conflict. Israel's Foreign Ministry has challenged the ICC's jurisdiction, arguing that it was not given a chance to investigate the allegations. The ICC relies on member states for enforcement, and the suspects are unlikely to appear in court soon.