ICC Rejects Israel's Appeal Against Arrest Warrants
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally rejected Israel's appeal against arrest warrants issued for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
The decision was made despite Israel's request to halt the warrant process while judges deliberate a broader challenge to the court's jurisdiction, as Israel is not a signatory to the Rome Statute and therefore not legally subject to the ICC's authority.
The issue, as framed by Israel, is not an appealable issue.
The ICC's ruling comes as its top prosecutor faces misconduct allegations, and has been criticized for prioritizing political theatrics over legal standards in its war-crimes case against the leaders of Israel, the only democracy fighting Hamas.
Author's summary: ICC rejects Israel's appeal against arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.