Netanyahu Faces UK Arrest Over ICC Warrant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces potential arrest in the UK following an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza, which also includes former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Downing Street has confirmed the UK will uphold its legal obligations under the ICC Act 2001, which mandates compliance with such warrants. While the government refrained from commenting on specific cases, a spokesperson emphasized that Netanyahu would not receive special treatment if he were to visit the UK. The ICC's actions have sparked political debate, with critics arguing that the court's decisions create a false moral equivalence between Israel and Hamas. As a member of the ICC, the UK is bound to enforce the warrants, placing it in a challenging diplomatic position given its alliance with Israel. The warrants have been issued amid ongoing violence in Gaza, with accusations of crimes against humanity directed at both Israeli leaders and Hamas.