The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Muhammad Deif for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The ICC, located in The Hague, was established in 1998 to handle crimes during acts of war and aims to end impunity for serious crimes. The court has jurisdiction over crimes against humanity, genocide, crimes of aggression, and war crimes. ICC member states are obligated to arrest individuals subject to an arrest warrant. Netanyahu and Gallant are contesting the allegations, and it remains to be seen if they will be arrested.
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