ICC seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders

Irish Examiner May 20, 2024, 06:00 PM UTC

The ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders over actions during a seven-month war. Israeli PM Netanyahu condemns the move, vowing to continue the war against Hamas. The US rejects the equivalence of Israel with Hamas. ICC prosecutor accuses leaders of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The conflict has displaced 80% of Gaza's 2.3 million population. Netanyahu faces criticism for post-war plans.


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