ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Israeli and Hamas leaders

The Associated Press May 20, 2024, 07:00 PM UTC

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gallant, and three Hamas leaders over war crimes in Gaza. Netanyahu condemned the move, supported by U.S. President Biden. The court's panel will decide on the warrants in two months. The war between Israel and Hamas has resulted in over 35,000 Palestinian deaths and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israel denies hindering aid deliveries.


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