The historic move accuses key figures of war crimes during and after the October 7 attacks.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former Defense Minister, and a senior Hamas official.
The charges relate to alleged war crimes committed during and after the October 7 attacks on Israel last year, marking a significant escalation in international scrutiny of the conflict.
Netanyahu is now the first Israeli leader to be summoned by the ICC for alleged actions in the 76-year Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The warrants highlight accusations of violations of international law tied to the escalating violence and its aftermath.
Israel, like the United States, is not a member of the ICC and disputes its jurisdiction over the country’s actions.
The Israeli government has called the move politically motivated, while rights groups argue it underscores the need for accountability on both sides of the conflict.
This development could complicate diplomatic relations and fuel further debates about the role of international courts in addressing war crimes.
