The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defence minister Yoav Gallant and a Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif ffor alleged war crimes. The Hague-based tribunal in a statement said that the three are accused of 'crimes against humanity and war crimes committed from at least 8 October 2023 until at least 20 May 2024'.
The ICC added that there are 'reasonable grounds' to believe that Netanyahu and Gallant 'intentionally and knowingly deprived the civilian population in Gaza of objects indispensable to their survival, including food, water, and medicine and medical supplies, as well as fuel and electricity'.
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The Israel PM's office rejected th warrant 'with disgust', saying that ICC has leveled 'absurd and false actions'. ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan had applied for arrest warrants against the Israeli officials and three Hamas leaders in May for alleged crimes.
Will Netanyahu Be 'Arrested'? What The ICC Warrant Means For Him
Netanyahu's 'arrest' per se will depend on specific circumstances:
ICC Member States' Obligations
As of February 2024, there are 124 member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Those nations would be obligated to arrest and extradite him to The Hague. This obligation applies regardless of his position as a sitting head of state.
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Travel Restrictions
Benjamin Netanyahu's international travel would likely be significantly limited, especially to countries that support the ICC.
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.Impact of the Arrest Warrant
An ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu would damage Israel’s diplomatic relations and could trigger international sanctions or arms embargoes.