Summary

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza and during the October 2023 attacks.

The court alleges actions like depriving Gaza civilians of essential resources.

Israel and the U.S., non-members of the ICC, reject the warrants, with Netanyahu calling them antisemitic.

Hamas also criticized the decision.

The practical enforcement of these warrants remains uncertain, as the ICC lacks authority to compel arrests.

    • HereIAm@lemmy.world
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      6 days ago

      Then why would we persecute anyone? Maybe give that take one more round of thought.

      • Call me Lenny/Leni@lemm.ee
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        6 days ago

        Not everyone we persecute is in a leadership position with high amounts of pressure from the population to do the things we’re punishing them for.