ICC Chief prosecutor urges swift decision on arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders

The Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), who previously sought the arrest of Israeli officials and Hamas leaders, has urged the court to make a swift decision on the matter.

On Friday, August 23, Karim Khan requested that the ICC judges make a ruling on his request for arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, the Prime Minister and Defense Minister of Israel, as well as Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader.

Khan argued that the ICC has jurisdiction over Israeli citizens who commit crimes in Palestinian territories and that any undue delay in these proceedings negatively impacts the rights of the victims.

In May of this year, Karim Khan, as the Chief Prosecutor of the ICC, accused senior Israeli officials and Hamas leaders of “crimes against humanity” and requested arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar.

The ICC’s decision on this matter is anticipated to have significant implications for international justice and accountability. As the court weighs its options, the global community remains attentive to the outcome and its potential impact on the ongoing conflict and peace efforts in the region.

The urgency of this case underscores the ICC’s role in addressing alleged violations of international law and ensuring that those accused of serious crimes are held accountable.

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