Panic in Israel after reports ICC might issue warrants against Netanyahu, his ministers
Amid the reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is preparing to issue arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his fellow ministers, the far-right Zionist government has called an emergency meeting.
[Netanyahu and colleagues in a meeting. (File photo/X)]
The Hague/Tel Aviv: Amid the reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is preparing to issue arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his fellow ministers, the far-right Zionist government has called an emergency meeting.
Numerous world organisations, including International Court of Justice (ICJ) and UN General Assembly (UNGA), have alleged Israel has breached international law in its military campaign in Gaza since the Hamas-led October 7 attacks in response to the Zionist occupation of the Palestinian territories and illegal settlers' provocation.
The International Court of Justice in a provisional measures announced on January 26, 2024 and additional measures announced on March 28, 2028 while asking for ceasefire had also asked the Israeli government to ensure the humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip.
Gaza Strip is under blockade since Oct 07, 2023. Over 40 percent of the besieged strip has been turned into debris while over 100,000 civilians – majority of them women and children, have been killed and injured in the Israeli airstrikes and bombardments.
The ICJ order was issued in response to a petition filed by South Africa in December 2023. In its petition, South Africa accused Israel of violating Genocide Convention.
Accusing Israel of committing massacre of the Palestinians in Gaza, South Africa also said ‘genocide of Palestinians is Israel’s state policy.’
The UN Security Council (UNSC) in an unprecedented resolution also called for ceasefire and humanitarian aid into Gaza.
However, the Israeli Occupation Forces have continued their brutal military campaign and blockade in Gaza leaving close to 1.4 million civilians without food, drinking water and other essentials besides incurring a huge human loss and material damages.
ICC Warrant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is considering to issue the warrants against Netanyahu and his cabinet colleagues for not complying with the international law, The Daily Mail reported Friday.
The Israeli media, including The Times of Israel and Jerusalem Post, has confirmed these reports.
Citing Channel 12 news, The Times of Israel reported that three ministers and several government legal experts held an “emergency discussion” at the Prime Minister’s Office about how to fend off the potential warrants.
The meeting was convened after Jerusalem received messages indicating that such warrants could be issued in the near future, the report said, without citing any sources.
Israel reportedly fears that the ICC arrest warrants would be brought on the basis of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where rights groups and international bodies continue to warn of impending 'man made famine', alleging deliberate restrictions of aid into the Strip, The Daily Mail reported.
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