Israel Gaza war: ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders

Putin/Orban/Netanyahu/Trump all cut very much from the same cloth. Also including our own cut price version, Nigel Farage, but luckily we haven't been stupid enough to elect him....yet

It would be nice to see all of them face justice for their crimes.

What we'll likely see is rich men continuing to hide behind their friends while other people's children die for their hate.

Good to see the US politicians threats didn't succeed

Still being lumped in with Putin and the leader of Hamas isn't a good look

I’m not convinced much will happen but has there been a similar warrant issued for Hamas leaders?

Very happy to see this today - on both sides.

I wonder what the US/UK will do in policy terms in response. As well as Iran.

How about the Hams leaders that organsied the hideous attacs on 7th Oct??

Its a pointless exercise, IMO

It apparently stopped him going to some conference/meeting in South Africa but yes highly unlikely to see him in handcuffs any time soon

YUP

From the DT:

"Will Benjamin Netanyahu be arrested?The ICC has issued 42 arrest warrants since it was founded in 2002, but only 21 suspects have been taken into custody, writes Tony Diver.
The court relies on police forces of other countries to fulfil the warrants, and other countries are often hesitant to take the diplomatic risk of arresting a political leader accused of war crimes or genocide.
The ICC currently has 17 ongoing investigations, and has convicted a total of 10 suspects since it was founded. Four have been acquitted.
The majority of the investigations are linked to war crimes in Africa, although the court has diversified its investigations in recent years and is now conducting inquiries based on events in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and South America.
In 2020, Donald Trump imposed sanctions on members of the ICC staff, after it was revealed the committee was investigating American troops for alleged war crimes in Afghanistan."

It is another international body that’s become too woke for its own good. Charge Hamas - but the Israeli prime minister and defence minister for only protecting their country from a possible existential threat? This has gone too far and I hope Israel ignores it.

Putin’s had an arrest warrant out for him for over a year so you can see how effective they are.

I think it's very good for the public significance- that even a world leader can in theory be brought to justice. Sadly it won't materialise as him being arrested and tried, but it's refreshing to see.

Also good to see the same against the Hamas leadership.

Not convinced that it will change much either

Sinwar and el-Deif are unlikely to survive long enough to be arrested

Hanief has been under some kind of terrorist no-fly injunction since the Bush era

Netanyahu and Gallant might experience some restriction in their holiday destinations

I saw this, I don't think that anything will actually happen though will it?

No chance mate. Your hopes will be dashed.

Very notable that you did not mention getting the Hamas leaders. Tells us everything.

I think this would be a good thing for the region if it were possible.

Fantastic news. Hopefully they’ll get Netanyahu before the Gazans are killed off.

Don't get excited, not going to happen to Netanyahu

No way is any country's police force going to take the diplomatic risk of arresting a political leader accused of war crimes or genocide. Especially one that is a European and USA ally.

Hopefully they will get the Hamas guys.