Benjamin Netanyahu has been charged with multiple crimes.Image: trapezoid
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, Jowar Galante and Mohamed Diab Ibrahim al-Masri. The most important points are clear at a glance.
what's new?
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for three senior figures in the Middle East war. Those affected include Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Jowar Galante and Hamas leader Mohammed Diab Ibrahim al-Masri. A judge in The Hague agreed to a request from chief prosecutor Karim Khan in May.
The situation in the State of Palestine:#internationalchamber Pre-Trial Chamber I rejected the State of Israel’s challenge to jurisdiction and issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yove Galante. Learn more ⤵️ https://t.co/opHUjZG8BL
— International Criminal Court (@IntlCrimCourt) November 21, 2024
What are they accused of?
The International Criminal Court has accused Netanyahu and Galante of committing crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Gaza Strip since October 8, 2023. forward. The court found that Netanyahu and Galante “willfully and knowingly deprived civilians in the Gaza Strip of the necessities of survival, including food, water, medicine and medical supplies, as well as fuel and electricity.”
Joaw Galant serves as Israel's Defense Minister until November 5.Image source: DPA
Hamas leader Al-Masri, also known as Deif, has been wanted since October 7 for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity. He is believed to have been killed in an Israeli bombing raid in the Gaza Strip. However, there was never any official confirmation of his death.
Israel reports Deif has died, but the death has not been officially confirmed.Image: trapezoid
What exactly does this mean?
Israel does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. However, according to the court, this does not work here. The Palestinian Territory is a state party. The court already ruled in 2021 that it also has jurisdiction over areas occupied by Israel since 1967.
The courts in The Hague do not have the capacity to execute arrest warrants. But its 124 member states – including Switzerland – are obliged to arrest wanted criminals as soon as they enter their territory. This severely limits travel options for the person you're looking for.
How did Israel react?
Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog responded angrily and sharply to the arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Galante. “This is a dark day for the justice system. This is a dark day for humanity,” he wrote on X.
It's a dark day for justice. A dark day for mankind.
The outrageous decisions of the ICC were motivated by malicious intent and made universal justice a universal mockery. It mocks the sacrifices of all those who fight for justice – from the Allied victory over…
— Isaac Herzog Isaac Herzog (@Isaac_Herzog) November 21, 2024
He spoke of a shameful decision taken out of bad faith by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. Israel has never acceded to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and does not recognize the Court.
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