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ICC Issued Arrest Warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
The ICC alleges that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant authorized actions constituting severe violations of international humanitarian law.
On Thursday, November 21, 2024, the International Criminal Court shocked the entire world by issuing an arrest warrant for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant. These two Israeli leaders stand accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The ICC said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant committed these crimes during Israel’s military operations in Gaza after the October 7 attack. This latest development marks a significant moment in international justice and started a debate worldwide where some are praising the decision and few are criticizing it.
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What are the charges against PM Netanyahu and former Minister Gallant?
The ICC has alleged that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant had authorized the orders and were involved in actions that violated several international humanitarian laws. These are the main charges against Netanyahu and Gallant:
