The International Court of Justice has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The warrants have sparked shock and anger among Netanyahu's political allies and opposition leaders, who deny the allegations and condemn the ICC's decision. However, the article argues that Netanyahu's reckless behavior and political arrogance are to blame for the indictments. The article also discusses the principle of complementarity in the Rome Statute, which allows a state to conduct its own investigations into alleged crimes and defer the case from the ICC. Netanyahu's fear of facing an Israeli court in his corruption case is seen as the reason for his reluctance to establish a state commission of inquiry. The article concludes that while pursuing justice is important, the focus should have been on reaching a ceasefire and ending hostilities.
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Source Id: 2024-11-561950020