Gallant

In a significant development following the troubling events of October 7, 2023, involving both Hamas's attacks on Israel and the subsequent military actions in Gaza, ICC prosecutor Karim Khan revealed on May 20 his intention to pursue arrest warrants for alleged war crimes tied to the conflict. "The legal dynamics are shifting," remarked an expert on international law familiar with the situation. Despite the International Criminal Court's announcement that Israel's consent is not a prerequisite for acknowledging the…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a startling move, the International Criminal Court (ICC) took a dramatic step on Thursday, issuing arrest warrants against three prominent figures: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif. The charges? War crimes and crimes against humanity during the intense Gaza conflict.ICC's Pre-Trial Chamber I has articulated that there's "reasonable cause" to think Netanyahu and Gallant orchestrated policies that deprived Gaza civilians…

Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague have issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri, in connection with alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. This significant decision comes on the heels of ICC prosecutor Karim Khan’s announcement on May 20, calling for warrants tied to the events following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel, which prompted a fierce Israeli military response in…

Yoav Gallant, the recently ousted defence minister of Israel, once commanded respect as a former general who played a critical role in strategizing Israel’s military actions against Hamas in Gaza. However, tensions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arose regarding the direction of the campaign, leading to Gallant's surprising dismissal. Known for his hardline views on Lebanon, Gallant was removed from his position on the same day as the U.S. elections, where support for Israel is a notable theme. His disagreements with…