Israeli government and military officials may face arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to reports from Israeli media. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already warned senior officials about the possibility of these warrants being issued.
The ICC launched an investigation three years ago into potential war crimes committed by both Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters. The court has jurisdiction over crimes committed by Hamas fighters in Israel as well as by Israeli forces in Gaza.
Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on the ICC to refrain from targeting Israelis, labeling any action as anti-Semitic. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also vowed to not allow the ICC to undermine Israel’s inherent right of self-defense.
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has stated that those who commit crimes in Gaza will be held accountable. This investigation at the ICC is separate from a genocide case that has been launched against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
It is important to note that Israel is not a member of the ICC and does not recognize its jurisdiction. However, Palestinian territory has the status of a member state within the court.
The potential issuance of arrest warrants by the ICC has sparked international attention and debate. The situation is ongoing and developments are being closely monitored by officials and experts in the region. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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