Israel has taken a strong stance against the International Criminal Court’s order to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for “war crimes” in the Gaza war. In response, Israel has filed an appeal asking for the arrest warrants to be suspended until the outcome of the appeal. The world court had also issued arrest warrants against Netanyahu’s former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas’s military head Mohammed Deif. Israel has challenged the ICC’s jurisdiction and legitimacy of the arrest warrants, calling the court biased against Israel.
The arrest warrants have caused a backlash from Israeli politicians, with Prime Minister Netanyahu accusing the ICC of anti-Semitism and vowing not to be deterred by the ruling. The United States and France have backed Israel and rejected the warrants, while the UK and Canada have stated they will abide by them. The warrants were issued for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during the Gaza war between Israel and Hamas from October 8, 2023, to May 20, 2024.
The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office has condemned the arrest warrants and is seeking international support from Israel’s friends around the world. The appeal to the world court aims to showcase the bias of the ICC against Israel and protect its leaders from what Israel perceives as unjust treatment. The outcome of the appeal will have significant implications for Israel’s relations with the international community and could further strain its diplomatic ties.
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