Israeli leaders unite in condemnation of ICC arrest warrants

Israeli leaders across the political spectrum have condemned the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrants against them. Prime Minister Netanyahu called the ICC biased and anti-Semitic, likening the situation to the Dreyfus affair. He emphasized Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant criticized the ICC for equating Israel with Hamas, claiming it legitimizes violence against civilians. President Yitzhak Herzog described the warrants as a dark day for justice, asserting that Israel operates under international law. Jewish organizations worldwide also condemned the ICC's actions, viewing them as politically motivated. Hamas welcomed the warrants but called for broader accountability for Israeli leaders.