Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office stated that Israel has urged the International Criminal Court to suspend arrest warrants for him and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant pending their appeal against those warrants. They argue that the accusations of war crimes and crimes against humanity, particularly regarding the use of starvation as warfare, are unfounded as Israel denies the ICC's authority and legitimacy.
Israel's assertion comes in the wake of a statement from France's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, suggesting that Netanyahu might enjoy immunity from the ICC warrant due to Israel not being a member state. This has led to further discussion regarding the ICC's authority and the legal implications surrounding the warrants issued against Israeli officials, reflecting a degree of international division on the matter.
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