Global Controversy: ICC's Arrest Warrants Stir Political Turmoil

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, former defense chief Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri over alleged war crimes in the Gaza conflict. The decision has prompted widespread reactions from global powers and raised questions about ICC's jurisdiction.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ignited a global debate by issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense chief Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri. This legal action stems from alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the contentious Gaza conflict.

ICC judges assert there are reasonable grounds to hold Netanyahu and Gallant accountable for actions such as murder and persecution, citing a systematic attack against Gaza's civilian population. The arrests attract mixed reactions: Israel denounces the decision as "absurd" while Hamas sees it as a crucial step toward accountability.

The warrants raise complex geopolitical issues, highlighted by the fact that significant global players like the United States, Russia, China, and India are not ICC members. Amidst claims of jurisdictional overreach, the ICC's move prompts calls for justice in the intricate and ongoing Middle East conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)