ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others over alleged war crimes

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas commander Mohammed Deif, citing their alleged roles in war crimes related to the October 7 attacks and subsequent violence. The court found reasonable grounds to believe that Netanyahu and Gallant are responsible for war crimes, including starvation and murder. Deif faces similar charges, including murder and hostage-taking, linked to Hamas's actions against Israeli civilians. Netanyahu's office dismissed the warrants as "absurd," noting Israel is not a member of the ICC. However, the Netherlands has indicated it would arrest him if he visits, while EU officials called for the warrants to be respected.