Israel requests suspension of ICC warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
Israel has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to suspend arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The warrants were issued over allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the 2023 Gaza war. The ICC claims Netanyahu and Gallant intentionally deprived Gaza civilians of essential supplies, leading to malnutrition and deaths. Israel disputes the ICC's jurisdiction and argues the warrants are biased against the country. Netanyahu's office stated that if the ICC denies the request, it would highlight perceived bias against Israel to its allies, including the United States.