Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Arrest Warrant Fear: International Criminal Court Concerns

Maariv reported that informed sources said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “scared and worried” about the possibility of an arrest warrant being issued against him by the International Criminal Court in connection with the war on the Strip. Gaza.

The sources said yesterday, Saturday, that Netanyahu communicated extensively, especially with Washington, to prevent the issuance of an arrest warrant against him by the International Criminal Court, and indicated that he is or -directly trying to put pressure on US President Joe Biden to act in this regard.

The Israeli newspaper said the issuance of an arrest warrant is considered a matter of time and could include Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Army Chief of Staff Herzi Halevy with Netanyahu.

Last Wednesday, Israel’s National Security Council discussed ways to deal with the possibility of issuing international arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant, and Halevy.

Israel’s Channel 13 reported that a “secret discussion” was held in the National Security Council “in preparation for the possibility of issuing international arrest warrants in the coming days against senior officials in Israel.”

She said that according to the information and indications available from senior officials in Israel, it is possible that the International Criminal Court in The Hague (Netherlands) would issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Halevy.

On April 19, Israel’s Channel 12 reported that the International Criminal Court is considering issuing international arrest warrants soon against Netanyahu and other senior officials, in opposition to ‘committing war crimes against the Palestinians in Gaza.

And the criminal courtInternational Court of Justice They are affiliated with the United Nations, but while the Criminal Court prosecutes individuals, the Court of Justice adjudicates disputes between states, and is already considering, for its ‘ first time, on a case that accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.

The channel explained that, within the discussion, immediate measures were adopted that Israel must take to face this step, including “launching a political campaign” at international level against it.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has been waging a devastating war on Gaza that has left tens of thousands dead and wounded, most of them children and women, massive destruction and famine to kill children and old people.

Israel continues its war despite the Security Council issuing an immediate cease-fire resolution, and despite appearing before the International Court of Justice on accusations of committing genocide.