ICC seeks arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders over war crimes

Arab News May 20, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC

The ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gallant, and Hamas leaders for war crimes during the Israel-Hamas conflict. The prosecutor must request warrants from a panel of judges, which could take two months. Israel, not an ICC member, faces isolation and travel restrictions. The conflict resulted in over 35,000 Palestinian deaths and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israel denies hindering aid deliveries.


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