ICC Terminates Proceedings Against Late Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh

The International Criminal Court (ICC) terminated proceedings against late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh following his death in July. Previously, ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan had sought arrest warrants for Hamas leaders, including Haniyeh. Additionally, warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant were also requested.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced on Friday that it has terminated proceedings against the late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh following his death in July.

Earlier this year, ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan requested arrest warrants for several Hamas leaders, including Haniyeh, citing reasonable grounds to suspect their involvement in alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Khan's request also extended to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran on July 31. The decision to terminate proceedings followed the withdrawal of the prosecution's warrant request for Haniyeh earlier this month.

(With inputs from agencies.)