In a groundbreaking move, the ICC Prosecutor has requested arrest warrants for Hamas leaders, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The allegations include war crimes and crimes against humanity during recent conflicts.
According to the Prosecutor, Hamas leaders are accused of committing war crimes during the Al-Aqsa Flood operation, while Israeli officials are charged with crimes including starvation, premeditated murder, and genocide. The Prosecutor emphasized the responsibility of Netanyahu and Gallant in causing suffering and deprivation in Gaza.
Hamas responded by condemning the arrest warrants for their leaders, calling them baseless and against international conventions. They demanded that all Israeli war criminals be held accountable and the warrants against Palestinian resistance leaders be canceled.
This development highlights the ongoing tensions in the region and the complex legal issues surrounding international conflicts. It remains to be seen how the ICC will proceed with these controversial cases.