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France Supports ICC's Arrest Warrants for Israeli, Hamas Leaders

May 21, 2024 1 min read

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France has expressed its support for the independence of the International Criminal Court (ICC) following the court's request for arrest warrants for leaders from Israel, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Hamas. The French Foreign Ministry emphasized the importance of the ICC's fight against impunity. The ICC prosecutor, Karim Khan, has accused both Israeli and Hamas leaders of committing crimes against humanity during the Gaza conflict, including allegations of "extermination," "taking hostages," and "rape and other acts of sexual violence."

The move has drawn mixed reactions internationally. The United States and Israel have rejected the ICC's actions, with President Joe Biden calling the legal action "outrageous" and asserting there is no equivalence between the actions of Israel and Hamas. Germany also criticized the ICC's decision, arguing it creates a false equivalence between the two parties. Meanwhile, the head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, noted the decision without offering explicit support or condemnation. The ICC's pre-trial chamber will decide whether to issue the arrest warrants after reviewing the evidence presented.

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