ICC Pursues Arrest Warrants: Hamas Leaders vs. Israel's Top Officials

The ICC's request for arrest warrants for Hamas leaders is justified, while warrants for Israel's prime minister and defense minister require careful consideration, said a German government spokesperson. Germany trusts Israel's robust legal system will influence the judges' decision on issuing these warrants.

A request by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for arrest warrants for Hamas leaders is logical and no comparisons can be made with Israel's prime minister and defence minister, for whom warrants are also being sought, a German government spokesperson said.

"The accusations of the chief prosecutor are serious and must be substantiated," said the spokesperson on Tuesday. He added that Germany assumed Israel's democratic system and rule of law with a strong, independent judiciary would be taken into account by judges deciding whether to issue the warrants.