Summary
- International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has sought arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Diab Ibrahim al-Masri, and Ismail Haniyeh.
- Case follows accusations of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to conflict in Israel and Gaza.
- The ICC investigates serious crimes including genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and crimes of aggression.
- ICC prosecutions involve individuals, not states, governments, or political groups.
