International court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and several Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes related to the Gaza conflict. This marks a significant escalation in international legal actions against these leaders. The warrants could complicate cease-fire negotiations, as Netanyahu and Gallant are now considered internationally wanted suspects. However, the practical impact may be limited since Israel and the U.S. are not ICC members, and some Hamas officials have been killed in the ongoing conflict. The ICC's decision follows accusations that Netanyahu and Gallant intentionally deprived Gaza's civilian population of essential supplies. The court's actions have drawn mixed reactions, with human rights groups supporting the warrants while Israeli leaders and opposition figures criticized the move.