Netanyahu Criticizes ICC’s Consideration of Arrest Warrants

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) potential issuance of arrest warrants against top Israeli officials as an “outrage of historic proportions.” He argued that the ICC, originally established to prevent atrocities like the Holocaust, is now unfairly targeting Israel as it defends itself against threats. Netanyahu highlighted the Israeli military’s commitment to minimizing civilian casualties and facilitating humanitarian aid to Gaza, despite Hamas using civilian areas for military purposes. He criticized the ICC’s actions as an attempt to undermine Israel’s right to self-defense and called on global leaders to oppose the ICC’s actions.