Netanyahu Criticizes ICC Arrest Warrant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri on war crimes charges related to the ongoing Gaza conflict. In response, Netanyahu condemned the court's actions as anti-Semitic and vowed to continue military operations against Hamas, asserting that Israel will not be deterred. Meanwhile, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban expressed his intent to invite Netanyahu to Hungary, asserting that Hungary would not comply with the ICC's warrant. The German government is monitoring the situation but has stated it is unlikely to act on the warrant unless Netanyahu visits Germany. In Gaza, residents expressed skepticism that the ICC's actions would influence the Israeli military campaign, as recent strikes resulted in numerous civilian casualties. The arrest warrants, while significant, do not constitute an official travel ban, leading to concerns about the implications for international arms sales and diplomatic relations.