U.K. withdraws challenge to ICC arrest warrants for leaders

washingtonpost.com July 26, 2024, 03:00 PM UTC

Summary: The U.K. government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has decided to withdraw its challenge to International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders. This shift marks a departure from the previous administration's stance and places the U.K. at odds with the Biden administration regarding the ICC's authority in the Gaza conflict.

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