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Arrest warrants for Hamas leaders and Netanyahu: What happens next?
May 23, 2024
Expert in international law and professor Chimene Keitner discusses the ICC's arrest warrants for Hamas leaders and Netanyahu. Topics include the prosecutor's decision-making process, the future steps after warrants are issued, and the impact on international law. Keitner sheds light on the complexities of the situation and the global reactions to these significant legal actions.
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- The ICC prosecutor applied for arrest warrants for Hamas leaders and Israeli officials for international crimes, posing a crucial test for international law's legitimacy.
- The investigation process by the ICC prosecutor involved gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing video recordings to bring charges against individuals for serious international crimes.
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Charges Issued Against Senior Leaders of Hamas and Israeli Officials
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, announced charges against three senior leaders of Hamas and Israeli officials for international crimes committed in Israel and Palestine. The charges for Hamas leaders included crimes against humanity like murder, taking hostages, and inhumane acts, while the charges against Israeli officials included willful killing, intentionally directing attacks against civilians, and starvation as a method of warfare.
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