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The International Criminal Court on Thursday, November 21, issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas' military chief Mohammed Deif.

"The Chamber issued warrants of arrest for two individuals, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu and Mr Yoav Gallant, for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed from at least 8 October 2023 until at least 20 May 2024, the day the Prosecution filed the applications for warrants of arrest," the Hague-based ICC said in a statement, adding a warrant was also issued for Deif.

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The arrests target Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas's military chief, Mohammed Deif.{ai:summary}The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif. The charges include crimes against humanity and war crimes linked to actions from October 8, 2023, to May 20, 2024.The ICC's statement highlights the gravity of the allegations against these leaders amid ongoing conflicts. #foreignaffairs

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Israeli defense minister and Hamas official

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