ICC Rejects Israel’s Appeal Regarding Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and gallant
Published: July 23, 2024
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has definitively rejected Israel’s request to appeal a recent decision confirming the validity of arrest warrants issued for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The warrants stem from allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the conflict in Gaza.
In November, the ICC prosecutor resolute there were “reasonable grounds” to believe both Netanyahu and Gallant bear criminal duty for these alleged offenses. This initial finding sparked immediate and strong condemnation from Israel and the United States.
Both Netanyahu and U.S.President Joe Biden publicly denounced the ICC’s actions. Netanyahu labeled the decision “anti-Semitic,” while President Biden deemed it “scandalous.” Following the initial warrant requests, the U.S. imposed sanctions on senior ICC officials.
Israel initially petitioned the ICC in May to reject the warrants, concurrently pursuing a separate appeal to determine the Court’s jurisdictional authority in the case. On July 16th, the ICC dismissed Israel’s request to annul the arrest warrants, stating there was “no legal basis” to do so pending a resolution of the jurisdictional question.
A week later, Israel sought permission to appeal that decision. However, in a ruling issued today, the ICC judges determined that the manner in which Israel framed it’s appeal was not subject to review. The Court’s thirteen-page decision formally rejected the request, stating, “The Chamber therefore rejects the request.”
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