Cairo News Channel reported in breaking news that the Israeli Army Radio stated the Foreign Ministry mistakenly published a condemnation of the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants before the decision was officially announced.
Meanwhile, Israeli occupation forces continue to launch hundreds of airstrikes and artillery shelling, committing atrocities across various areas of the Gaza Strip. These include bloody massacres against civilians and horrific crimes in areas of incursion, amid a catastrophic humanitarian situation resulting from the ongoing siege and the displacement of over 90% of the population.
Israeli warplanes have destroyed entire residential blocks in Gaza as part of the comprehensive destruction policy pursued by the occupation in its continued aggression against the Gaza Strip.
Thousands of martyrs and injured civilians remain trapped under the rubble due to the ongoing bombing and the dangerous conditions on the ground, as the suffocating siege continues with severe restrictions on the entry of fuel and essential aid needed to alleviate the catastrophic humanitarian crisis.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. These warrants are tied to accusations of war crimes and crimes against humanity, specifically related to the conflict in Gaza that escalated after October 7, 2023. The ICC prosecutor, Karim Khan, emphasized that Netanyahu and Gallant could be criminally responsible for extermination, starvation as a method of war, and deliberately targeting civilians. The arrest warrants are part of a broader investigation that also targets Hamas leaders for similar crimes, including Yahya Sinwar and Mohammed Deif.
The push for these arrest warrants is grounded in allegations that both Israeli and Hamas leaders have engaged in systematic attacks against civilians. The charges against Netanyahu and Gallant also include preventing humanitarian relief supplies from entering Gaza. Israel has strongly condemned the ICC’s actions, with Netanyahu labeling the charges as political and an attack on Israel’s right to defend itself. Israel does not recognize the ICC’s jurisdiction, making any arrest or prosecution challenging unless Netanyahu or Gallant travel to ICC member states, which could enforce the warrants.
The arrest warrants, if issued, would significantly impact both Israeli officials and the global political landscape, as many countries would be obligated to consider their legal obligations under the Rome Statute, which governs the ICC. The case has sparked international debate about accountability, with the U.S. expressing its disapproval of the ICC’s actions, emphasizing its support for Israel in the ongoing conflict.
