ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader

The Gazette

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In what must look like a slender ray of hope for Gazans who have been at the receiving end of the relentless bombing and torture, and the Israeli hostages with the Hamas, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants this week for the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas’ leader Mohammed Deif.
Free Press Journal
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All 124 countries which are signatories to the Rome Statute of the ICC are now legally obliged to arrest Netanyahu and Gallant if they set foot on their territory.
Aljazeera
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There were predictable reactions: Mr Netanyahu condemned the ICC’s decision as “antisemitic”, while Hamas praised the warrants against Israel’s leaders as an “important historical precedent”.
Guardian
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Germany supports the ICC, but is also committed to its special relationship with Israel.
Deutsche Welle

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