ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders over war crimes
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the Gaza conflict. This marks a significant development, as it makes Netanyahu and others internationally wanted suspects. However, practical enforcement 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 accusations that these leaders intentionally deprived civilians in Gaza of essential supplies. The warrants could complicate international travel for Netanyahu and Gallant, although enforcement remains uncertain without cooperation from member states.