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 Yoav Gallant, and several Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the Gaza conflict and the October 2023 attacks. This marks a significant development as it makes Netanyahu and others internationally wanted suspects. However, the practical 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. The ICC's decision follows allegations that these individuals intentionally deprived civilians in Gaza of essential supplies. While human rights groups welcomed the warrants, Israeli leaders criticized the ICC's actions, claiming they undermine Israel's legal system and its right to self-defense.