Britain Halts ICC Challenge on Israeli Arrest Warrants

Britain has decided not to pursue questioning the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding its jurisdiction over issuing arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. Following the Labour Party's election victory, the new government stated that it would adhere to its stance that the matter falls under the court's discretion.

Britain announced on Friday it will not move forward in questioning the International Criminal Court's (ICC) jurisdiction over issuing arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

In May, the ICC prosecutor had requested arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and three Hamas leaders on allegations of war crimes.

Court documents revealed in June indicated that Britain, an ICC member, had sought to provide written observations on the matter. However, a new Labour government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer has since taken office, and a spokesperson confirmed the government would not pursue the proposal, maintaining that it is for the court to decide.

(With inputs from agencies.)