Israel has filed two legal briefs challenging the International Criminal Court’s request for arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, along with the court’s jurisdiction. The court’s prosecutor, Karim Khan, seeks arrest warrants for these officials and three Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes dating from October 2023. Israel disputes the jurisdiction of the court and the premise of international law.
Meanwhile, Israel faces criticism over disturbing footage showing soldiers throwing Palestinian bodies off a rooftop. The US has expressed concern and called for a thorough investigation. This incident comes amid a ten-hour Israeli military offensive in Qabatiya, which resulted in the death of at least seven Palestinians. The footage has sparked outrage and condemnation from various organizations.