Israel is preparing for the International Criminal Court in the Hague to issue warrant arrests for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior members of his cabinet over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Israeli authorities estimate that warrants for Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Israeli military chief Herzi Halevi could be issued as early as later this week, Haaretz reported Sunday, adding that Israel’s Justice Ministry has been preparing for the possibility since the beginning of the Gaza war.
Israel not ICC member
Israel is currently facing a complaint submitted by South Africa Dec. 29 to the International Court of Justice for alleged genocidal acts. The two countries have each presented their arguments, and the court is investigating. Unlike the ICJ, which is concerned with states, the ICC investigates individuals.
