ICC requests arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders over ‘war crimes’
SUMMARY
International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan has announced applications for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh, and Mohammed Dief, for alleged war crimes during the Gaza conflict. The accusations against Netanyahu and Gallant include "starvation of civilians as a method of warfare" and "intentionally directing attacks against a civilian population." The Hamas leaders face charges related to "extermination," "murder as a crime against humanity," and war crimes like taking hostages and sexual violence. Khan emphasized the accountability needed for these actions, citing his observations of the conflict's devastating impact during his visit to affected areas.
