Netanyahu to Appeal ICC Arrest Warrants Against Him and Former Defense Minister

Netanyahu to Appeal ICC Arrest Warrants Against Him and Former Defense Minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant have announced plans to appeal the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants against them. The announcement came on Wednesday, November 27, as reported by U.S. media outlet Axios.

According to an unnamed Israeli official quoted in the report, Netanyahu will formally inform the ICC that Israel intends to appeal the decision. The ICC recently launched an investigation into events surrounding the Gaza conflict, focusing on Netanyahu and Gallant. The issuance of the arrest warrants has sparked significant international attention, but the Israeli government has labeled the move as politically motivated.

Israel has stated that it will challenge the court's decision and clarify its position. Analysts suggest that Netanyahu's decision could complicate international diplomatic relations and raise concerns about the independence of Israel's judiciary.

Official statements from both the ICC and the Israeli government are awaited for further details on the situation.