Britain has decided to drop its opposition to the issuing of an international arrest warrant for Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. The move underlines the tougher stance towards Israel being taken by the new centre left Labour government. ICC chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has requested warrants be issued for both Netanyahu and his defence minister, Yoav Gallant, on suspicion of war crimes committed during Israel’s attack on Gaza. But Britain’s decision to drop the challenge does not mean the request will be granted, or speed up the ICC’s case. Over 60 other states and interested parties have also been allowed to give their legal arguments to judges, representing both pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian views.

Source: Ethiopian News July 26, 2024 16:57 UTC