ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders over Gaza war crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister, and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes during the Gaza conflict. This marks a significant escalation in international legal actions related to the ongoing war. The warrants allege that the accused intentionally deprived civilians in Gaza of essential resources like food and medicine. Israel and the U.S. have condemned the ICC's actions, asserting that the court lacks jurisdiction over Israel, which is not a member state. Despite the warrants, practical enforcement may be limited. The ICC relies on member states for cooperation, and many of the accused Hamas officials have already been killed in the conflict.