International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The ICC accuses Israeli leaders of war crimes and crimes against humanity, prompting global divisions over enforcement and legal authority.

The ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, alleging war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Gaza conflict post-October 7, 2023.
The court also issued a warrant for Hamas military leader Mohammed Al-Masri, citing crimes against humanity, including murder, torture, and hostage-taking during the October 7 attacks in Israel.
The charges against Netanyahu and Gallant include the alleged use of starvation as a method of warfare and the intentional targeting of civilians in Gaza.
International reactions are divided, with some ICC member states expressing readiness to enforce the warrants, while others, including Germany and Italy, question their feasibility or legality.
The United States, a non-ICC member, strongly criticized the warrants, with bipartisan opposition in Congress and President Biden emphasizing unwavering support for Israel.