UK won't challenge ICC's arrest warrant for Netanyahu

bbc.com July 26, 2024, 04:00 PM UTC

The UK government will not challenge the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following a May statement from the ICC's chief prosecutor regarding potential war crimes. The ICC is also pursuing warrants for Hamas leaders and Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. The court has received 70 submissions from various countries on this matter, with a decision expected by autumn 2024.


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