What Will Be The Fallout From ICC’s Arrest Warrants For Netanyahu And Gallant?

By Jeremy Scahill and Ryan Grim Photos: YouTube Screenshots The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity for their role in Israel’s ongoing military offensive in the Gaza Strip. In its ruling, the court explicitly rejected arguments made by Israel and the U.S. that the ICC does not have jurisdiction over Israel. “The acceptance by Israel of the Court’s jurisdiction is not required, as the Court can exercise its jurisdiction on the basis of the territorial jurisdiction of Palestine,” the court said. This is a developing story. Read our full coverage from Jeremy and Murtaza Hussain here or watch for updates on Twitter or Bluesky. The court’s decision will create serious tension for the European Union, as it wages its own legal battle at the ICC against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Vladimir Putin faces an ICC arrest warrant over his invasion of that country, which has increased legal pressure on the Russian leader over the conflict. That warrant is one of Ukraine and the EU’s most potent tools to wield against Putin, whose travel since its issuance...