Netanyahu condemns ICC war crimes warrants as antisemitic

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrants for him and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, calling the decision "antisemitic." The ICC claims there are reasonable grounds to believe they committed war crimes during the Israel-Hamas conflict. US President Joe Biden criticized the ICC's actions, stating there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas. Both Israel and Hamas reject the ICC's allegations, with Netanyahu asserting that Israel does not recognize the court's validity. The ICC also issued a warrant for Hamas commander Mohammed Deif, who is believed to have been killed in July. The warrants stem from the conflict that escalated after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, leading to significant casualties on both sides.