ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, ex-defense minister and Hamas leader over war crimes
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, accusing them of war crimes related to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The court claims they used starvation as a method of warfare and targeted civilians. This marks the first time a sitting leader of a major Western ally has been accused of such crimes by a global court. The warrants could complicate international travel for Netanyahu and Gallant, as several countries, including France, have indicated they might arrest them if they visit. The warrants come amid a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where over 44,000 people have died, according to local health authorities. The court's decision has drawn mixed reactions, with human rights groups supporting it while Israeli officials denounce it as biased.