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ICC prosecutor wants Netanyahu, Hamas leaders arrested

May 22, 2024
29:05
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Former UN Special Rapporteur Michael Lynk discusses ICC's requests for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders accused of war crimes. Topics include legal complexities, evidence needed for charges, criticism from Hamas, ICC's pursuit beyond Africa, Israeli officials' opposition to warrants, and implications of ICC jurisdiction over non-member states.
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  • ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
  • Evidence gathering includes videos, phone intercepts, and survivor testimonies to demonstrate systematic attacks on civilians by Hamas.

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ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants for Israeli and Hamas Leaders

The International Criminal Court chief prosecutor, Kareem Khan, publicly announced his request for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Joav Galant, and three senior leaders of Hamas for war crimes and crimes against humanity. By making this early step public, Khan aims to send a strong signal to both sides to take the allegations seriously, urging a change in their conduct regarding the ongoing war, focusing on violations like causing deaths and suffering to civilians.

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