International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrants for leaders of Hamas and Israel
Alleged war crimes in Gaza under investigation
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The Hague, Netherlands - The International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced that it is seeking arrest warrants for the leaders of Hamas and Israel for alleged war crimes committed during the recent conflict in Gaza.
ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said in a statement that there is "reasonable basis to believe" that both Hamas and Israeli leaders have committed war crimes, including willful killing, torture, and inhumane treatment.
The ICC's investigation was launched in March 2023, after the United Nations Human Rights Council referred the situation in Gaza to the court.
The ICC is an independent international court that investigates and prosecutes individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
The announcement by the ICC is a significant development and could further escalate tensions between Israel and the international community.
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