ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader over Gaza conflict crimes

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri. The warrants are for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the Gaza conflict. ICC judges stated there are reasonable grounds to believe Netanyahu and Gallant are responsible for acts including murder and starvation as part of a systematic attack on Gaza's civilian population. The warrant for Al-Masri includes charges of mass killings, rape, and hostage-taking during the October 7 attacks. The decision has sparked outrage in Israel, which criticized the warrants as shameful. In contrast, Hamas welcomed the ICC's actions, viewing them as a step towards justice.