Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:54pm on 22 Nov 2024,Friday International
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu risks arrest if he visits the UK following an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. The ICC also issued warrants for former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif. Downing Street stated it would comply with legal obligations under the ICC Act 2001, which mandates action on endorsed warrants. Netanyahu condemned the warrant as “antisemitic,” while the UK government emphasized dialogue with Israel as a key partner. US President Joe Biden criticized the decision, calling it “outrageous.” The warrant’s enforcement depends on ICC member states.
