Thu Nov 21 17:17:14 UTC 2024: ## ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant Over Gaza Conflict

**The Hague, Netherlands** – The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, related to their alleged conduct during the recent conflict in Gaza. The court also issued a warrant for a Hamas leader, whose death Israel claims responsibility for.

The ICC’s action marks a significant escalation in the ongoing international scrutiny of Israel’s actions in Gaza. While the specific charges remain undisclosed, the warrants relate to investigations into alleged war crimes committed during the conflict. The warrants will require the cooperation of ICC member states to apprehend and prosecute the individuals named. The move is likely to further inflame tensions in the already volatile region. Israel, which is not a member of the ICC, has consistently rejected the court’s jurisdiction.

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