France, Belgium, Germany Back ICC Arrest Warrants Request for Israel, Hamas Leaders

Published on May 21, 2024

Three European Union nations—France, Belgium, and Germany—have voiced support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) after its chief prosecutor requested arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders over their alleged war crimes in Gaza. ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan announced on May 20 his decision to pursue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, along with three Hamas leaders, alleging that they engaged in “war crimes and crimes against humanity” in Gaza and Israel. France, Belgium, and Germany have since issued statements expressing their support for the ICC. “France supports the International Criminal Court, its independence, and the fight against impunity in all situations,” the French foreign ministry said in a statement....

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