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

[SerendipityJane]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3ggpe3qj6wo

And has taken a close interest in the Israeli government response to 7/10 from the outset

His appointment may also signal some movement wrt to recognising Palestinian statehood too?

I believe that might not happen. That they’ve mentioned they’ll follow what USA does. And we know USA won’t recognise it so far with any of the future presidents

https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-uk-to-drop-opposition-to-icc-arrest-warrants-against-gallant-netanyahu/amp/

UK to drop opposition to ICC arrest warrants against Gallant, Netanyahu

Richard Hermes has a good track record on human rights and he’s a top legal brain. Just because he is Jewish doesn’t mean he wants Netanyahu to get away with this. Judaism is his religion, he’s entitled to practice it openly without it being assumed he’s in favour of the ongoing atrocities being carried out by Israel.

It’s likely a technical legal thing with the warrants-like the way it’s debatable as to whether they’ll be able to prove genocidal intent even though the actions of Israel are consistent with genocide.

That’s brilliant news.

I’ve also read rumours that uk will restrict the selling arms to Israel but ive only seen it in one newspaper. Hope both become true

Excellent news which has just been confirmed

https://www.ft.com/content/6dc54471-253a-4f16-9ada-50221192d657

And???

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/sep/03/israel-gaza-war-benjamin-netanyahu-hamas-latest-live-news-updates

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c303y5m1p19o

https://www.ft.com/content/a6362843-76d2-4a72-9fce-193e3c47a4de

Couldn't access FT so found a similar article on YNET:
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rk56dnp2a

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/20/no-10-fears-icc-ask-uk-sign-benjamin-netanyahu-arrest-warrant

All the UK would be doing is showing a commitment to international law. It’s in Israel’s (and everyone else’s) long term interests that their fraudulent leader is held to account. Otherwise, things will only get worse.

Perhaps the delay is because Netanyahu is due to address the UN general assembly in New York on September 27th? Signatories to the Treaty would have the obligation to arrest him if the warrant is issued before.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/netanyahu-said-expected-to-address-un-on-sept-27-spend-5-days-in-us-including-shabbat/

Hungary to withdraw from icc. They’ll be welcoming netanhayu to their country

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c807lm2003zo

"Since 2010, when he resumed office, his policies have undermined democracy, weakened judicial independence, increased corruption, and curtailed press freedom in Hungary"

He's bffs with Netanyahu, you can see why.☝