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. |
Xi inspects Changsha in central China's Hunan ProvinceChina story is of benefiting the world, Wang Yi saysBeijing's efforts seen as key to resolving crisisChina, UN coU.S. chip firms urge Biden administration to approve sales to China as ban backfiresOfficials from central government, HKSAR refute Western media reports on Article 23China story is of benefiting the world, Wang Yi saysXi congratulates Putin on reelection as Russian presidentHK to enact new national security ordinance on SaturdayChina strengthens punishment of corrupt practices