Hamas Slams ICC Over Arrest Requests for Leaders

Hamas has condemned the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor's move to request arrests of its leaders, accusing the prosecutor of unjustly equating the group's actions with those of Israeli leaders. Hamas insists on its right to resist Israeli occupation through armed means and criticizes ICC for targeting only two Israeli leaders, urging for broader warrants.

The Hamas militant group has denounced the International Criminal Court prosecutor's request to seek the arrests of its leaders.

In a statement, Hamas accused the prosecutor of trying to “equate the victim with the executioner”.

It said it has the right to resist Israeli occupation, including “armed resistance”.

It also criticised the court for seeking the arrests of only two Israeli leaders and said it should seek warrants for other Israeli leaders.