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Israel's Netanyahu says ICC arrest warrant won't stop actions in self-defence

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that the arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court over his conduct during the Gaza war would not stop the country from defending itself, reported news agency AFP. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the ICC arrest warrant against him won't stop him from defending Israel In a video statement he said, “No outrageous anti-Israel decision will prevent us - and it will not prevent me - from continuing to defend our country in every way. We will not yield to pressure.” Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant face charges of “war crimes” and “crimes against humanity” for their actions in Gaza. The ICC has found "reasonable grounds" to believe that PM Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant were criminally responsible for the war crimes conducted in Gaza, including the use of starvation as a method of warfare, as well as crimes against humanity, such as murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts.

Hindustan Times

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