ICC's Netanyahu Arrest Warrant Sparks Global Legal Debate
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. This marks the first time the ICC has targeted senior officials from a Western ally. The decision, made by Pre-Trial Chamber I judges Nicolas Guillou, Reine Alapini-Gansou, and Beti Hohler, comes amid ongoing conflict in Gaza and despite pressure from Israel and the US challenging the court's jurisdiction.
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- Palestinians hail Netanyahu arrest warrant as landmark moment in fight against occupation The Guardian
- ICC warrants are binding, EU cannot pick and choose, EU's Borrell says Reuters
- Trump could sanction British lawyer leading ICC push for Netanyahu arrest Yahoo! Voices
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