Why International Criminal Court has Israeli officials worried
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Israeli officials sound increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court could issue arrest warrants for the country’s leaders more than six months into the Israel-Hamas war.
The ICC was set up more than a decade ago to tackle impunity for war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and other grave crimes when states don’t prosecute them. Without a police force, the ICC relies on member states to arrest suspects.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on the social platform X Friday that Israel “will never accept any attempt by the ICC to undermine its inherent right of self-defense.”
“While the ICC will not affect Israel’s actions, it would set a dangerous precedent,” he wrote.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry said late Sunday that it had informed missions abroad of “ rumors ” that the court could order the arrest of senior Israeli political and military officials. The ministry did not give a source for the rumors.
Related articles
Israeli airstrike kills 14 in Gaza's refugee camp
People walk past damaged buildings after an Israeli airstrike in Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza2024-04-30- Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom2024-04-30
- "Nanhaijiu 103", China's home-grown rescue vessel with a displacement of 19,000 tons is put into use2024-04-30
Scenery at Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in E China
This aerial photo taken on Oct. 18, 2022 shows scenery at the Yellow River Delta National Nature Res2024-04-30Irish boxing champ Amy Broadhurst switches to Britain in Paris Olympics bid
LONDON (AP) — A world champion for Ireland, boxer Amy Broadhurst will try to get to the Paris Olympi2024-04-30Wild giant panda population in China increases to nearly 1,900
(ECNS) -- The number of wild giant pandas in China has increased to nearly 1,900, according to the N2024-04-30
atest comment