The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas officials over war crimes in Gaza. Netanyahu and Israel reject the warrants, while the U.S. supports Israel's right to defend itself. The suspects are unlikely to face trial soon due to lack of enforcement mechanisms.
Key Points
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas officials
Netanyahu and Israel reject the warrants
U.S. supports Israel's right to defend itself
Suspects unlikely to face trial soon due to lack of enforcement mechanisms
Pros
ICC holding leaders accountable for war crimes
Human rights groups support the decision
Cons
Netanyahu and Israel rejecting the warrants
Suspects unlikely to face trial soon due to lack of enforcement mechanisms