ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant for Alleged Crimes in Gaza Strip
The Israeli side's objections concerned the court's jurisdiction over the situation in Palestine in general and Israeli citizens in particular, as well as the right of states to conduct investigations independently before referring cases to the ICC | The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the press release said. ● According to the document, "the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber unanimously issued two decisions rejecting challenges" filed by Israel under the Rome Statute. "It also issued warrants of arrest for Mr Benjamin Netanyahu and Mr Yoav Gallant," the press release said. ● The Israeli side's objections concerned the court's jurisdiction over the situation in Palestine in general and Israeli citizens in particular, as well as the right of states to conduct investigations independently before referring cases to the ICC.
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