THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Israeli officials sound increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court could issue arrest warrants for the country’s leaders more than six months into the Israel-Hamas war.
The ICC was set up more than a decade ago to tackle impunity for war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and other grave crimes when states don’t prosecute them. Without a police force, the ICC relies on member states to arrest suspects.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on the social platform X Friday that Israel “will never accept any attempt by the ICC to undermine its inherent right of self-defense.”
“While the ICC will not affect Israel’s actions, it would set a dangerous precedent,” he wrote.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry said late Sunday that it had informed missions abroad of “ rumors ” that the court could order the arrest of senior Israeli political and military officials. The ministry did not give a source for the rumors.
My turn now...The royal mother
Norway's Arctic north wants to bring in a 26
'Influencer' pup living in the lap of luxury travels the world in five
Arizona rancher accused of fatal shooting will not be retried, prosecutors say
A quiet birthday for Meghan's former best
Prince William spotted on 'low
TikTok crackdown bill unanimously approved by US House panel
Paramount Global's Bob Bakish is stepping down as CEO
Oscars 2024: The Biggest Moments from the 96th Academy Awards
The North London neighbourhood plagued by anti
Hamas delegation leaves Gaza truce talks in Cairo without deal