ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader Deif for war crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif for alleged war crimes. This follows Israel's military actions in Gaza and Hamas' attacks on October 7, 2023. The ICC claims Netanyahu and Gallant are responsible for war crimes, including starvation as a method of warfare and attacks on civilians. The court also alleges Deif committed crimes such as murder and torture during the October attacks, which resulted in significant casualties. Israel has rejected the ICC's authority, with Netanyahu condemning the warrants as "absurd." The Dutch government has indicated it may act on the warrants, while Jordan and the EU have called for respect for the ICC's decisions.