Hamas Rebukes ICC Arrest Warrants: A Call for Justice

The Hamas militant group condemns the International Criminal Court prosecutor's request to arrest its leaders, accusing the prosecutor of unfairly portraying the group. Hamas asserts its right to armed resistance against Israeli occupation and criticizes the ICC for targeting only two Israeli leaders, urging broader accountability.

Hamas Rebukes ICC Arrest Warrants: A Call for Justice
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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.

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