Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders face potential arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, accused them of committing atrocities during the seven-month war in Gaza. While Netanyahu and his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, are not at immediate risk of arrest since Israel is not an ICC member, the move has sparked widespread condemnation from Israel and its allies, including US President Joe Biden.
The ICC’s decision has deepened Israel’s isolation and may limit Netanyahu’s international travel. The court’s investigation and potential arrest warrants have sparked a political backlash in Israel, with Netanyahu facing pressure to end the war and criticism from opposition leaders.
The ICC’s move has also drawn support from countries like France, Belgium, and South Africa, who back the court’s efforts to hold leaders accountable for war crimes.
The situation highlights the issues of international justice and the challenges of holding perpetrators accountable for atrocities committed during conflicts.
