ICC Rejects Israel's Appeal Against Arrest Warrants
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally rejected Israel's appeal against arrest warrants issued for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
The decision, issued on Friday, dismissed Israel's request to halt the warrant process while judges deliberate a broader challenge to the court's jurisdiction.
The issue, as framed by Israel, is not an appealable issue.
Notably, Israel is not a signatory to the Rome Statute and therefore not legally subject to the ICC's claimed authority.
The ICC's decision comes despite its top prosecutor facing misconduct allegations, signaling that political considerations may be influencing the court's war-crimes case against Israel.
Author's summary: ICC rejects Israel's appeal against arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.