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ICC issues arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant, Hamas leaders ▪ The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity. International Criminal Court (ICC) ▪ The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a permanent international tribunal located in The Hague, Netherlands, established to prosecute individuals for serious crimes such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity ▪ Its foundation is rooted in the Rome Statute, adopted in 1998 and effective from July 1, 2002. Currently, 124 countries are parties to the Rome Statute, although notable absences include the United States, China, and India