ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister and Hamas leaders | BBC News
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Published 2024-05-20
He is also seeking the arrest warrants of Hamas leaders Ismail Haniyeh, Mohammed al-Masri, and Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant.
Mr Khan said he has "reasonable grounds to believe" the men bear responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
In the Hamas leaders' case, the alleged crimes begin "from at least 7 October 2023"; in the Israeli leaders' case, "from at least 8 October 2023".
Israeli politicians have condemned the move, calling it “scandalous” and a “political disgrace”, while a senior Hamas official said the ICC seeking arrest warrants "equates the victim with the executioner".
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All Comments (21)
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War criminals
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As the ICC should. Justice for all.
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What about arrest warrants for those who supply both sides with the weapons to commit the crimes against humanity.
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Smotrich, Ben givir, Benny Gantz, and many members of the Knesset are also guilty
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netanyahu is so evil
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Netanyahu should be arrested
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Don't forget George bush, Joe Biden , rishi sunak and Olaf sholtz
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Add Smotrich and Ben Gavir to that list!!!
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War crimes are war crimes who ever does It 🤔
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Big thanks to South African government leaders for being brave and standing up for Palestine ..If the ICC judges approve the arrest warrants....then all countries who are signatories to ICC are obliged to arrest Netanyahu and his defense Minister...Let's hope justice will be done ...the world awaits for justice to prevail for the people of Palestine, though the heavens may fall, let justice prevail.. the whole notion of the rules based world is on trial and so far the USA and Israel have already shown that there's nothing like international law... international law is applied selectively to favour the USA and their allies.. Finally the ICC seeks arrest warrants for Israel's PM and Israel's Defense Minister for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. The question is will ICC really do the job or it's just for TV shows and wound licking strategy? To me the ICC had no other choices but to issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu and his defense Minister because the war crimes activities of IDF are too obvious with evidence on every Media platform and even homes. Let's hope justice will be done ...the world awaits for justice to prevail though the heavens may fall, let justice prevail..
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Please don't get the citizens of the world hopes up unless its going to happen. Even Israeli citizens are protesting. Please ICC follow thru.
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What about Ben Gvir and Smotrich??
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Took him 15,000 children to move a finger.
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Joe Biden Blinken John Kirby Boris Johnson et al must be added to the list
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It makes sense netenyahu did not just war crimes in Gaza he is also complicit with Hamas's actions bcs he literally FUNDED hamas
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These leaders declare war, directing the people to fight. They, Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar should themselves fight. Leave the people alone, as all they are to the leaders is expendable. I am so sorry for those on both sides who suffer.
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Not only Netanyahu, also the defence minister. Why do you not mention that?
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About time these war criminals are held accountable.
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Why not Biden! ICC should issue arrest warrant against Biden also.
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👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 about damn time. How about all the supporters and sponsors of the occupation?????
