ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest of Israeli and Hamas Leaders

Monday, May 20, 2024

International Criminal Court (ICC): The ICC prosecutor outlined alleged war crimes by Hamas leaders and Israeli leaders. ICC is seeking the arrests of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes including starvation of civilians as a method of warfare, intentionally directing attacks against a civilian population and cruel treatment. The ICC prosecutor is seeking the arrest of three Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, for alleged war crimes including taking hostages, rape and other acts of sexual violence and cruel treatment.

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Seems valid to me. Two wrongs don't make a right. Put them all in jail. The actions on both sides are indefensible.

#1 | Posted by gtbritishskull at 2024-05-20 10:28 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Anyone familiar with how likely these are to be enforced? There's been an ICC warrant against Putin for 14 months so it doesn't seem like this is an actual thing that matters.

#2 | Posted by JOE at 2024-05-20 10:45 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

If one of them flies to a country that is a signatory to the ICC they will be arrested. It's why Putin didn't go to South Africa like he wanted to last year.

Putin was meant to be at a summit in South Africa this week. Why was he asked to stay away?

#3 | Posted by qcp at 2024-05-20 10:49 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 6

How does the ICC carry out these arrests? What law enforcement agency goes after them? How far does their jurisdiction cover?

Just curious.

#4 | Posted by shane at 2024-05-20 10:52 AM | Reply

@ #3

Ok, 10-4.

#5 | Posted by shane at 2024-05-20 10:55 AM | Reply

Wonderful... they get to join the ranks of Ronald Regan and his cronies.

#6 | Posted by RightisTrite at 2024-05-20 11:15 AM | Reply

Cool. Take 'em both down if ya can.

Perhaps they could add this one to the list for violent insurrection and intended hostile takeover in an attempt to start a Civil War...

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#7 | Posted by Corky at 2024-05-20 11:54 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Monday ripped what he called the "outrageous decision" of the International Criminal Court's (ICC) prosecutor to seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

"This outrageous decision is truly a slap in the face to the independent judiciary of Israel, which is renowned for their independence," Graham said in a statement, vowing to push for sanctions against the ICC."

thehill.com

Ms Lindsey clutching her pearls....

#8 | Posted by Corky at 2024-05-20 12:35 PM | Reply

Both Sides!

/Drinks entire bottle of Manischewitz

#9 | Posted by snoofy at 2024-05-20 12:38 PM | Reply

"We don't like the truth and will focus on tribalism!" - US republicans and Israel

#10 | Posted by Brennnn at 2024-05-20 12:40 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

#3 Interesting, thanks. Sounds like it amounts to a travel restriction that can make life a little more difficult for the target, but they can continue carrying out their barbarism as long as they do it from home. I suppose it's something, but not much.

#11 | Posted by JOE at 2024-05-20 12:48 PM | Reply

How does the ICC carry out these arrests? What law enforcement agency goes after them? How far does their jurisdiction cover?

Just curious.

#4 | POSTED BY SHANE
First ... this is just an application and still has to be approved by the court.

Second ... member states have a responsibility and obligation to support the ICC by being signatories to the Geneva convention.

#12 | Posted by donnerboy at 2024-05-20 01:34 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

oh please..

might as well go ahead and appoint Juan Merchan to preside.

#13 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2024-05-20 01:51 PM | Reply

Both Sides!

/Drinks entire bottle of Manischewitz

#9 | Posted by snoofy at 2024-05-20 12:38 PM | Reply | Flag

Somebody drank so much Manischewitz they for got about Obama protecting the Saudis after 9/11.

#14 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2024-05-20 02:05 PM | Reply

How does the ICC carry out these arrests? What law enforcement agency goes after them? How far does their jurisdiction cover?
Just curious.

#4 | POSTED BY SHANE AT 2024-05-20 10:52 AM | FLAG:

They don't. The ICC court issues a warrant. It's enforced by member states under the Rome Statue.

Neither Israel nor Qatar are members.

#15 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2024-05-20 02:07 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Welp, there goes George Clooney's shot at the White House.

"Amal Clooney Approved War Crime Arrest Warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu" www.thedailybeast.com

#16 | Posted by censored at 2024-05-20 02:08 PM | Reply

Somebody drank so much Manischewitz they for got about Obama protecting the Saudis after 9/11.
#14 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTHRDS

It's funny because Bush was President on 9/11.

#17 | Posted by snoofy at 2024-05-20 02:11 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

The United States is not a member of the ICC, nor is Russia, nor is China. Nobody with actual hard power is an ICC member.

#18 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2024-05-20 02:12 PM | Reply

Somebody drank so much Manischewitz they for got about Obama protecting the Saudis after 9/11.
#14 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTURDS

This deplorable Trumpet MAGAt wants to be taken seriously.

But he's too stupid to remember who was president in 2001.

#19 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-05-20 02:27 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

It's funny because Bush was President on 9/11.

#17 | Posted by snoofy at 2024-05-20 02:11 PM | Reply | Flag:

This deplorable Trumpet MAGAt wants to be taken seriously.

But he's too stupid to remember who was president in 2001.

#19 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-05-20 02:27 PM | Reply | Flag

www.pbs.org

It's worth noting that some complete moron flagged the drunk in #17 as Newsworthy

#20 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2024-05-20 02:38 PM | Reply

Posted by snoofy at 2024-05-20 02:11 PM | Reply | Flagged newsworthy by ClownShack

Isn't that special...

#21 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2024-05-20 02:39 PM | Reply

www.pbs.org
It's worth noting that some complete moron flagged the drunk in #17 as Newsworthy

#20 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTHRDS

"Obama long had objected, too, warning that if U.S. citizens are allowed to take the Saudis into court, then foreign countries could do the same to the United States, its diplomats and its service members."

What's your point?

#22 | Posted by Sycophant at 2024-05-20 02:40 PM | Reply

Not as special as not knowing who was President on 9/11.

When did you come to understand you're just not a smart man, or are you still struggling to understand that?

#23 | Posted by snoofy at 2024-05-20 02:42 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

What's your point?

#22 | Posted by Sycophant at 2024-05-20 02:40 PM | Reply | Flag

It wasn't to establish who was president in 2001, Einstein. Go back and read the context.

Anyway, heres the real reason

"The bill had triggered a threat from Saudi Arabia to pull billions of dollars from the U.S. economy if it was enacted. But Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir denied in May that the kingdom made any threats over the bill. He said his country had warned that investor confidence in the U.S. would shrink if the bill became law."

#24 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2024-05-20 02:47 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Lefthandturds poked his eye out with the point on his dunce cap.

#25 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2024-05-20 02:48 PM | Reply

Not as special as not knowing who was President on 9/11.

When did you come to understand you're just not a smart man, or are you still struggling to understand that?

#23 | Posted by snoofy at 2024-05-20 02:42 PM | Reply | Flag

LMAO Now you're desperate.

#26 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2024-05-20 02:48 PM | Reply

Lefthandturds poked his eye out with the point on his dunce cap.

#25 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2024-05-20 02:48 PM | Reply | Flag

More desperation

#27 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2024-05-20 02:49 PM | Reply

If these men were brought to justice the world would be a better place, and equally important, people throughout the world would have a renewed hope that justice can prevail in the end.

#28 | Posted by moder8 at 2024-05-20 02:52 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

POSTED BY LFTHNDTURDS

You're out of your element.

Hurry back to the nooner where you'll be protected from the stupid shht you post.

#29 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-05-20 02:52 PM | Reply

What's your point?
#22 | POSTED BY SYCOPHANT

Lfthndturds has a point?

Seems he believes Obama was president in 2001.

What more can you expect from a Trumper?

#30 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-05-20 02:54 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

#24 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTURDS

Thanks for that non sequitur.

#31 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-05-20 02:55 PM | Reply

The fact is Snoodfy, none of the regulars on the Nooner, yourself and Lfthfthrs included, are real bright. Bitterness and partisan stupidity are the one constant on that thread. And everyone, left and right, know that is true.

#32 | Posted by moder8 at 2024-05-20 02:56 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

I'll take things that will never happen for $500, Alex.

#33 | Posted by BellRinger at 2024-05-20 02:56 PM | Reply

#30 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-05-20 02:54 PM | Reply | Flag:

#24 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTURDS

Thanks for that non sequitur.

#31 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-05-20 02:55 PM | Reply | Flag

More desperation from the moron who flagged the drunk in #17 with a NW.

Speaking of being out of one's element, this is why you cowards only debate here in your little safe space.

#34 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2024-05-20 03:01 PM | Reply

Re 33

While an actual arrest may never happen arrest warrants would still have an effect.

The court's 124 member states would be under a legal obligation to arrest such officials if they traveled to any of those 124 countries.

Nutty Yahoo has already raged against it so there is already that pressure to respond to the possibility.

#35 | Posted by donnerboy at 2024-05-20 03:03 PM | Reply

More desperation from the guy who thinks the Obama protected the Saudis after 9/11.

Like I said, stupid, you're out of your element.

You should scamper off to the nooner and hide your stupidity amongst the morons there.

#36 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-05-20 03:03 PM | Reply

Biden is at his worst when he shifts into pure political mode. IMO he usually does a good job playing it down. But calling the ICC accusations of Netanyahu "outrageous" is pure political ass kissing by Biden and after all his thin veiled denunciations of Netanyahu over the past weeks, we all know it!

#37 | Posted by moder8 at 2024-05-20 03:04 PM | Reply

"The fact is Snoodfy, none of the regulars on the Nooner, yourself and Lfthfthrs included, are real bright."

You must have me confused with someone else.
I'm not a regular on the Nooner.

#38 | Posted by snoofy at 2024-05-20 03:07 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Moder8 is having one of his, not real bright, moments.

#39 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-05-20 03:09 PM | Reply

Somebody drank so much Manischewitz they for got about Obama protecting the Saudis after 9/11.
#14 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTHRDS

Trump addressed Obama's failure, no doubt.

What did Trump do about Obama protecting the Saudis after 9/11?

Please. Educate me.

#40 | Posted by snoofy at 2024-05-20 03:10 PM | Reply

There's politics going in the back room?

"Everybody is to leave here immediately. This thread is closed until further notice!"

"I'm shocked. Shocked to find out that politics is going on here!"

"For you, sir."

"Thank you very much."

www.youtube.com

#41 | Posted by Corky at 2024-05-20 03:15 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

There's politics going in the back room?"

I don't do the nooner and I don't call what's going on in the nooner "politics".

Haven't even looked for a while but as I recall it was more akin to troll raging. Or agitprop whiners.

Agitprop synonyms- emotional disinformation, hype, indoctrination, brainwashing doctrine, evangelism, hogwash, implantation, inculcation, newspeak promotion, promulgation, proselytism.

#42 | Posted by donnerboy at 2024-05-20 03:46 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

I called it here weeks ago when I posted a thread about warrants for Netanyahu.

Some idiot said Hamas should get warrants, too. I assured them that they would.

I also pointed out that the next move for the liberals on the site who love the mulching of brown babies and hope it continues long into the future would be to say that everything would be great if it wasn't for Netanyahu.

I'm glad to see that's happening, too.

The liberals in the US government will all be saying it soon enough.

#43 | Posted by tres_flechas at 2024-05-21 07:34 PM | Reply