ICC asks for arrest warant against Israeli prime minister Netanyahu

A Muslim activist looks on as she holds a placard depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a protest against Israel and in support of Palestinians in Gaza, outside the U.S. embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 17, 2024.
  • Arrest warrants are against Israeli prime minister Netanyahu and Israeli defense minister gallant

The office of the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Monday said asks for arrest warrant against Israeli prime minister Netanyahu and Israeli defense minister gallant for alleged war crimes.

ICC prosecutor said there are reasonable grounds to believe Israeli prime minister Netanyahu bears criminal responsibility for war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

The office also said it was seeking arrest warrants against three leading Hamas militants for their alleged roles in the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel.

BY: Reuters

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