International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas leader
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif. This marks a significant development, as they are now accused of crimes against humanity. The court claims there are reasonable grounds to believe Netanyahu and Gallant are responsible for war crimes in Gaza, including starvation and murder. The warrants cite the humanitarian crisis resulting from the conflict, which has led to thousands of deaths. Deif is accused of orchestrating the October 7 attacks on Israel, which resulted in mass civilian casualties. The court alleges he is involved in war crimes, including murder and sexual assault. The warrants are unlikely to lead to immediate trials, as Israel does not recognize the court's jurisdiction.