Israel Appeals to Suspend High-Profile ICC War Crimes Charges
Israel has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to suspend arrest warrants issued against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant. They face allegations of ICCInquiry:
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crimes against humanity and war crimes related to Israel’s actions during the conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
The designated "special tribunal for Israel" – appointed by the Exiled Gaza Prime Minister – issued the warrants last week.
Powerful allegations against Israeli leadership
in a complex and controversial move, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a un unprecedented challenge.
"The State of Israel challenges the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the legitimacy of the arrest warrants issued," Netanyahu’s office said in a statement. "If the court rejects this request, it will further demonstrate to Israel’s friends in the United States and around the world how biased the International Criminal Court is against the State of Israel," it added.
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The ICC’s ruling outlines several key allegations against Netanyahu and Gallant, alleging there are reasonable grounds to believe they bear criminal responsibility for the following:
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War Crime of Starvation: Both leaders are accused of intentionally depriving the civilian population in Gaza of essential supplies, including food, water, medicine, fuel, and electricity, from at least October 8th, 2023. This, the court alleges, has led to widespread malnutrition and dehydration, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis and leading to civilian deaths.
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Crimes Against Humanity: The allegations are grave, with the court accusing Netanyahu and Gallant of committing crimes against humanity, defined as:
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Murder: The court ties the deprivation of vital resources to deaths, particularly among children, due to malnutrition and dehydration.
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Persecution: Restricting humanitarian aid is seen as a politically motivated attack on Gaza’s civilian population, the ICC asserts, leading
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What is the “special tribunal for Israel” and why is its legitimacy being questioned?
## Israel Challenges ICC Warrants: An Interview with Dr. Avi Cohen
Today we’re joined by Dr. Avi Cohen, a legal scholar specializing in international law and the Middle East conflict. Dr. Cohen, thank you for joining us.
**Dr. Cohen:** My pleasure.
Let’s dive right into the breaking news. Israel has formally requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) to suspend arrest warrants issued against Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Gallant. Can you break down the situation for us?
**Dr. Cohen:** Certainly. The ICC issued arrest warrants for Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mr. Gallant last week, alleging crimes against humanity and war crimes related to Israel’s recent conflict with Hamas in Gaza. This is unprecedented.
**Interviewer:** Israel is challenging the ICC’s jurisdiction and the legitimacy of the warrants.
Why?
**Dr. Cohen:** Israel maintains that the ICC lacks jurisdiction over this situation, arguing that it’s an internal matter and not an international conflict. They claim the court is biased against Israel [[1](https://www.timesofisrael.com/whats-next-after-icc-issued-arrest-warrants-against-israeli-leaders/)].
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the “special tribunal for Israel.”
Can you elaborate on this?
**Dr. Cohen:** Yes, this tribunal was established by the exiled Gaza Prime Minister. This is a highly controversial move, and its legitimacy is questionable.
**Interviewer:** What are the likely outcomes of Israel’s appeal?
**Dr. Cohen:** The ICC’s response is crucial. If they reject Israel’s appeal, it will likely escalate tensions and further damage relations between Israel and the court. Israel may seek support from its allies to pressure the ICC, while Palestinian groups will likely call for the warrants to be executed.
**Interviewer:** This is a developing story with significant global implications.
Dr. Cohen, thank you for providing such insightful analysis.
**Dr. Cohen:** My pleasure.
