Netanyahu Faces ICC Arrest Warrant Challenges Amid Global Reactions

The International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant could potentially impact them for life, according to humanitarian law expert Yuval Shany. The warrants, which may never be closed, pose a significant challenge as they could limit Israel's counterterrorism operations and affect its relationship with allies like the United States. The issue of complementarity, where the ICC acts only if national courts are unwilling or unable to prosecute, remains a critical factor in the ongoing proceedings.