ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader over war crimes allegations
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense chief Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri. The warrants are based on allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The ICC claims there are reasonable grounds to believe Netanyahu and Gallant are responsible for starvation in Gaza and the persecution of Palestinians. Al-Masri faces charges related to mass killings during the October 7 attacks on Israel. Israel has rejected the ICC's jurisdiction and denies any war crimes. The court relies on member states to enforce its warrants, as it does not have its own police force.