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"Israeli officials are increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court (ICC) may issue criminal warrants against their top leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, potentially leading to their arrest if they travel abroad.
Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, addressed "rumors" of potential ICC arrest warrants against high-ranking government and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officials in a statement on Sunday. Katz stated that he has instructed all Israeli embassies worldwide to prepare for a possible surge in anti-Jewish and anti-Israeli sentiment.
The ICC is conducting investigations into Hamas' October 7 attack and Israel's seven-month campaign in Gaza aimed at defeating Hamas. The ICC, located in The Hague, has the authority to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and aggression.
It's important to note that warrants for Netanyahu or other Israeli officials would not lead to immediate arrests, as neither the U.S. nor Israel are members of the ICC and do not recognize its jurisdiction. However, these warrants could restrict Israeli officials' travel to the 124 countries that are ICC members, where they could face arrest.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated, "We've been very clear about the ICC investigation. We do not support it. We do not believe they have jurisdiction."
While the specific charges the ICC might bring remain unclear, potential targets of these warrants could also include Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Katz emphasized, "There is nothing more twisted than trying to prevent Israel from defending itself against a murderous enemy that openly calls for the destruction of the State of Israel." He added, "If the orders are issued, they will harm the commanders and soldiers of the IDF and give a boost to the terrorist organization Hamas and the radical Islamic axis led by Iran against which we are fighting. We will not bow our heads and we will not be deterred."
President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza during a phone call on Sunday. Biden stressed "the need for this progress to be sustained and enhanced."
Netanyahu, in a statement on social media, stated that Israel will "never accept any attempt by the Hague Criminal Court to undermine its fundamental right to defend itself." He described the threat against IDF soldiers and Israeli public officials as "scandalous."
"Israel will continue until victory in our just war against the abominable terrorists who seek to destroy us. We will never stop defending ourselves," Netanyahu said. "While the Hague Tribunal's decisions will not affect Israel's actions, they will set a dangerous precedent that threatens the soldiers and public figures of any democracy fighting criminal terrorism and dangerous aggression."
Separately, the ICC is investigating actions by Israeli and Palestinian militants in Palestinian territories dating back to the 2014 Israel-Hamas war. The Palestinian territories were granted membership status in the ICC in 2015.
Potential warrants could complicate the Biden administration's ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas to secure the release of over 130 hostages still held by Hamas, according to a Bloomberg report. The U.S. is concerned that Israel may withdraw from the deal if warrants are issued, Bloomberg reported."