The US president criticizes the decision
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has expressed his opinion on the decision of the Prosecutor’s Office of the International Criminal Court to request international arrest warrants against the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his Minister of Defense , Yoav Gallant. Biden considers this decision scandalous and strongly criticizes the prosecutor’s intention to compare Israel and Hamas. In a statement from the White House, the US president has stated that there is no equivalence between the two and that he will always stand by Israel in the face of threats to its security.
Reactions of the international community
The decision of the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has generated various reactions at the international level. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called the request for arrest warrants “shameful” and expressed concern about the possible impact on efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement. On the other hand, Hamas has also shown its indignation and condemned the prosecutor’s decision, considering that this compares the victim to the executioner.
Reasons for arrest warrants
According to the Hague prosecutor, the arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant are based on reasonable grounds to believe that they have criminal responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the territory of the State of Palestine, in the Strip Gaza, since October 8. The two Israeli leaders are held responsible for various crimes, including the starvation of civilians as a method of war, willfully causing great suffering or serious injury, cruel treatment, intentional killing or killing as a war crime, among others
Repercussions in international relations
The decision of the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has highlighted the existing tensions between the United States and Israel. Despite the differences, US support for Israel’s security remains firm. This complex situation may affect relations between the two countries and efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in the region.
Condemnation of Hamas
Hamas has condemned the decision of the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and considers that it violates international treaties and resolutions. According to the Islamist formation, the decision compares the victim to the executioner and endangers the right of the Palestinian people to resist the occupation in any form, including armed resistance.
