International Legal Battle Over Gaza: Israel and Hamas Face War Crimes Allegations

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has led to multiple legal cases at international courts in The Hague. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is considering arrest warrants against key figures from both sides for alleged war crimes. Meanwhile, Israel faces a genocide charge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has triggered several legal cases at international courts in The Hague, involving requests for arrest warrants and accusations of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.

Israel faces two legal proceedings related to the October 7 attacks by Hamas and the subsequent war in the Gaza Strip. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is considering a prosecution request for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and two Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Additionally, Israel is facing charges of alleged state responsibility for violations of the 1948 Genocide Convention in Gaza at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

(With inputs from agencies.)