War crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others over Gaza conflict
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas' military chief. They are accused of crimes against humanity related to the ongoing war in Gaza. The court claims Netanyahu and Gallant used starvation as a weapon by limiting humanitarian aid and intentionally targeting civilians. Israel denies these allegations, stating that the charges are false. This is the first time a sitting leader of a major Western ally has faced such accusations from a global court. The warrants make Netanyahu and the others internationally wanted, affecting their travel and diplomatic relations.