ICC points arrest warrant for Israel’s Netanyahu on Gaza ‘struggle crimes’

The Worldwide Prison Courtroom issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged struggle crimes within the Gaza Strip, including to strain on the nation’s management over the conduct of its navy marketing campaign towards Hamas.

The Hague-based court docket’s announcement on Thursday adopted a request by the ICC’s chief prosecutor to judges in Might, and pertains to Israel’s ongoing struggle towards the Iran-backed militant group. The court docket additionally issued warrants for former Israeli Protection Minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas commander Mohammed Deif, who Israel says was killed in Gaza months in the past.

The Israeli authorities has repeatedly denied the allegations and stated its operations towards Hamas — designated a terrorist group by the U.S. — adjust to worldwide legal guidelines.