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.
Cruise worker 'murders newborn son on board ship': Shocked co
American soldier was arrested in Russia and accused of stealing from a girlfriend, US officials say
I was 'brokefished' by my friend for £400
Queen Mary admits she's 'overwhelmed' in her new role
The Celtics and Cavaliers last met in playoffs in 2018. This time Boston is the team to beat
Philippines blames China for loss of giant clams in disputed shoal and urges environmental inquiry
Terrifying moment truck goes off
Uber and Lyft say they'll stay in Minnesota after Legislature passes driver pay compromise
Blackpink fans joke that singer Rosé, 27, is a jinx that breaks up high