The judges also approved the arrest warrant for Mohammed Deifa senior official Hamas considered head of its military wing, although Israel already declared him dead in an Israeli attack launched last June against the Strip. The death was never confirmed by the Islamist group.
The decision makes Netanyahu and the others suspects wanted internationally and can complicate efforts to negotiate a ceasefire to end the 13-month conflict. However, its practical implications could be limited, since Israel and its main ally, the United States, are not members of the court.
Sentences to ICC arrest warrants
Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders condemned the arrest warrants for the ICC chief prosecutor, Karim Khanas shameful and anti-Semitic. The American president, Joe Bidenalso criticized the prosecutor and expressed support for Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas. Hamas also criticized the request.
Among the reasons considered for the arrest request, the judges spoke of an “intentional and knowing deprivation of the civilian population of Gaza.” They described “objects indispensable for their survival, including food, water, medicines and medical suppliesas well as fuel and electricity.”
“No other democracy with an independent and respected legal system like the one that exists in Israel has been treated in this damaging way by the Prosecutor”wrote the spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oren Marmorsteinin X. He said that Israel remains “firm in its commitment to the rule of law and justice” and will continue to protect its citizens against militancy.
What is the ICC
The ICC is a court of last resort that only prosecutes cases when national law enforcement authorities are unable or unwilling to investigate. Israel is not a member state of the court and the country has had difficulty investigating itself in the past, human rights groups say.
Despite the arrest warrants, it is unlikely that any of the suspects will appear before judges in The Hague in the near future. The court does not have police to enforce arrest warrants, so depends on the cooperation of its member states.
According to the US, the truce between Israel and Hezbollah is “within reach”
A US envoy, who is leading truce talks between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, said Tuesday that an agreement to end the war between both actors is “within reach”. This security zone would be guarded by Lebanese troops and UN blue helmets. The allies of the Islamist group in the Lebanese Government would have responded positively to the proposal and Israel’s position subtracts.
Pope Francis asked to investigate whether there was genocide in the Gaza Strip
In an excerpt from his upcoming book, Hope never disappoints, Francisco highlighted the difficulties in bringing humanitarian aid to Loop and denounced the “famine” that the Palestinian population suffers due to the lack of food and assistance. The Pontiff mentioned that some experts consider that the situation in Loop could have the hallmarks of a genocide, urging a detailed investigation to determine this.
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