ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu Over Gaza War Actions

The International Criminal Court accuses Netanyahu of potential war crimes, igniting global legal and political tensions.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing alleged war crimes during the 2023-2024 Gaza conflict.
The charges include the targeting of civilians, destruction of infrastructure, and the use of starvation as a method of warfare, as documented by international organizations and human rights groups.
Netanyahu has denounced the warrant as 'antisemitic,' claiming it conflates criticism of Israel's actions with hatred of the Jewish people, a stance criticized by legal and academic experts as undermining judicial independence.
Legal debates center on the ICC's jurisdiction, as Israel is not a party to the Rome Statute, with questions raised about the immunity of sitting heads of state under international law.
The warrant has sparked concerns over the ICC's authority and impartiality, with some viewing it as a necessary step for accountability and others warning it may weaken the court's credibility and global consensus on international justice.