International Criminal Court (ICC) issues arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif in connection with the October 7 attacks on Israel. The court found reasonable grounds to believe Netanyahu and Gallant are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder and persecution.
The also court accuses Deif of orchestrating violence against civilians. Israel claims an airstrike killed him, but the court holds him responsible for coordinating the attacks.
This marks the first time an Israeli leader has been summoned by an international court over alleged actions against Palestinians. Israel rejects the ICC’s jurisdiction, calling the warrants politically biased. Despite this, Israel maintains its actions are in self-defense.
The United States has criticized the ICC’s involvement, as it opposes the court’s actions against Israel. Some Israeli officials have condemned the warrants as biased and antisemitic, while others warn of diplomatic and security consequences if the charges proceed.
The warrants could stop Netanyahu and Gallant from visiting ICC member states. These countries must enforce the warrants under international law.
However, the full impact remains unclear, with ongoing political and diplomatic developments likely to influence the situation.
