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.