What does the ICC’s arrest warrant mean for Netanyahu? | DW News

The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence chief, as well as a Hamas leader, Ibrahim Al-Masri, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Israel-Gaza war. Netanyahu, who's government doesn't recognize the court, said he rejects the ruling 'with disgust.' But what does this arrest warrant actually mean for him?

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[mickymiller]

There is an old Chinese quote, "An evil man will burn down his own nation in order to rule over the ashes" - Sun Tzu

[BIBIWCICC]

Any German citizen can make the arrest, it doesn’t have to be an official from the government. All citizens have the right to arrest someone on behalf of the ICC from the air traffic controller stopping his plane from leaving down to the guy sweeping the street.

[revn]

His global standing among sane people worldwide is already trash

[dh]

Only poor criminals get punished in this world. You’ll have to count on they’re being a better system in the next.

[adriennemarierozario]

He's also being investigated in Israel for his Criminal behavior.

[markusleitner]

Huge blow for Netanyahu of global condemnation and isolation. He must be stopped.

[calbudd]

He'd better hope his plane doesn't have to make an emergency landing in a country that recognizes said arrest warrant.

[combatepistemologist]

It **IS** possible to prosecute a war without committing war crimes. Bibi chose not to.

[RDJ]

It means nothing because the court cannot arrest him. Even Putin is out enjoying life

[sandhood]

Uhum, they can not put Netanyahu on the list. He is protecting his country against terrorists. That is not a crime

[mesbahhawli]

Milowkowsky is finished, he’s been at the top for a very long time and now there is only way for him🔻🔻🔻

[alexandrsnajdar]

The decision of the ICC opens for trials of those who executed their orders and enabled them.
In other words, the next in line are IDF officers, but also regular soldiers, and ministers in governments sending weapons to Israel.

[Sunnyside]

It means, if in future a terrorist group takes ur citizens as hostages, u r not supposed to act against them or try to free ur citizens.
U r only supposed to fulfill their demands or beg for ur citizens.... That's what ICC warrant means here .

[arbuilds]

As much as this is big news but in reality no western country would have the balls to do it. When France was asked if it will arrest Netanyahu they dodged the question and threw a legal exception.

[colinpeacock]

Try what they may, they cannot and will as even touch him. Let's see what they will as it doesn't give them the right to interfere with Israel God bless Israel

[chrislambaa]

Its great ICC made the right choise.
Now netanyahu will be too scared to travel to any of the ICC countries.

[chrisohara]

What it means is the ICC showed what a joke it is to the entire world.

[driesvanleeuwen-ti]

Netanyahu is indicted in Israël for corruption, but he can only be punished as a civilian. As long as he is primier he is 'untoutchable'. 🤔

[thelifeanddimension]

He must prove himself..he is not guilty...simple he have option to hire lawyers

[osilva]

His own country should arrest him for war crimes! Like what happened to Saddam Hussain. A little different but definitely applicable.