What's happened
Israel faces the possibility of ICC arrest warrants for its leaders over actions in Gaza, sparking concern and opposition from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Why it matters
The potential ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders could have significant implications for the country's international standing and legal accountability. It raises questions about the use of starvation as a method of war and the broader implications for humanitarian law.
What the papers say
The New York Times highlights the concerns raised by the UN human rights chief regarding potential war crimes in Gaza. The Times of Israel and The Independent focus on Israel's opposition to ICC action and the country's stance on self-defense.
How we got here
The International Criminal Court was established to prosecute individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. Israel's policies in Gaza have come under scrutiny, with concerns raised about the use of starvation as a method of war.
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Israel, formally known as the State of Israel, is a country in Western Asia, located on the southeastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and the northern shore of the Red Sea.
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The International Criminal Court is an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal that sits in The Hague, Netherlands.
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Hamas is a Palestinian Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist militant organization. It has a social service wing, Dawah, and a military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades.