Top war-crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others in Israel-Hamas fighting
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The warrant was issued to Netanyahu, his former defense minister Gallant, and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes.

Summary

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza and during the October 2023 attacks.

The court alleges actions like depriving Gaza civilians of essential resources.

Israel and the U.S., non-members of the ICC, reject the warrants, with Netanyahu calling them antisemitic.

Hamas also criticized the decision.

The practical enforcement of these warrants remains uncertain, as the ICC lacks authority to compel arrests.

  • ikidd@lemmy.worldEnglish
    51·
    2 days ago

    The US and others were fine with it when they issued a warrant for Putin, I’m sure they’ll be on board for this as well, right?

    • sparky@lemmy.federate.cc@lemmy.federate.ccEnglish
      71·
      2 days ago

      This makes us look weak and hypocritical to the rest of the world. Stop the unjust war of aggression and annexation! No wait, I meant the other one. This one is a-OK.

      • prole@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
        2·
        2 days ago

        One thing that many people in America have already learned the hard way, is that conservative Americans could not care less about being hypocritical. In fact, I’m convinced that some see it as a plus because while it means nothing to them, it always seems to “trigger the libs”.