International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Israeli Officials and Hamas Leader

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif over alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes. Both Israel and the U.S. rejected the warrants, and the ICC has no police to enforce them. The court launched an investigation three years ago into possible war crimes committed by both Israel and Palestinian militants.

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister and others for alleged war crimes

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Muhammad Deif for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The ICC operates under the Rome Statute and has international jurisdiction over crimes such as genocide and war crimes.

Arrest Warrants Issued for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Deif for Crimes Against Humanity by ICC

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes related to the assault on the Gaza Strip. Israel and the U.S. do not recognize the ICC's jurisdiction. The death toll in the Palestinian enclave has passed 44,000, including thousands of children. Netanyahu and Gallant are accused of intentionally depriving Gaza's civilian population of essential supplies.

Conviction of Former Gambia Interior Minister for Crimes Against Humanity in Switzerland

Former interior minister of Gambia convicted in Switzerland for crimes against humanity over repression by country's security forces against opponents of longtime dictator Yahya Jammeh. Ousman Sonko sentenced to 20 years in prison, highest-level former official ever to be tried in Europe under universal jurisdiction.

Former Gambian Interior Minister Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity

Former Gambian interior minister convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to 20 years in Switzerland for his role in repression under dictator Jammeh. Verdict seen as landmark application of universal jurisdiction in Europe.

Human Rights Abuses in Nicaragua

A panel of U.N.-backed human rights experts accused Nicaragua’s government of systematic human rights abuses 'tantamount to crimes against humanity,' implicating high-ranking officials in President Daniel Ortega’s regime. The government fiercely rejected the allegations.