Israeli Prime Minister benjamin netanyahu (Against Benjamin Netanyahu) International Criminal Court (ICC) Has issued an arrest warrant. Israel’s former Defense Minister with him yoav galant and Hamas military commander mohammed def A warrant has also been issued. this warrant War crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza Has been issued regarding the allegations.
October 2023 attacks in Gaza Israel was accused of violating many international humanitarian norms. Many countries including France and Norway have supported this decision.
ICC had earlier Russian President Vladimir Putin An arrest warrant was also issued against him. These incidents show that the ICC’s influence is rapidly growing in the global justice system.
ICC: the world’s largest criminal court
International Criminal Court (ICC) It was formed in 2002 and is headquartered in the Netherlands. The Hague Located in. This court is responsible for the most serious crimes in the world such as genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanityAnd crimes of aggression Focuses on.
However, major countries like America, China, India and Israel are not its members. The US has avoided membership of the ICC because it wants to avoid prosecuting its citizens.
ICC member countries
Currently, 124 countries are members of the ICC, including Britain, Japan, Germany and Afghanistan. Member states commit to enforce arrest warrants. But non-member countries like Israel and India are not bound to follow ICC decisions.
ICC and ICJ: what’s the difference?
ICC (International Criminal Court) And ICJ (International Court of Justice) Both are based in The Hague, but their functions are different:
- ICC: It is designed to prosecute individuals. its main focus serious international crimes But it is.
- ICJ: It is part of the United Nations and disputes between countries Works to solve.
ICJ | ICC |
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settles disputes between countries | prosecutes individuals |
comprehensive jurisdiction | limited to specific crimes |
part of the united nations | free association |
Connection between India and ICC
India has not yet taken membership of ICC. But, India has a strong relationship with the ICJ. India has fought important cases in the ICJ several times. For example, India Kulbhushan Jadhav Fought the case in ICJ and achieved important diplomatic success.
Indian judge in ICJ
Many eminent judges of India have served in the ICJ:
- Dalveer Bhandari (2012 – present): He has represented India in two terms.
- Raghunandan Swarup Pathak (1989–1991): Included among the eminent judges of India.
- Nagendra Singh (1973–1988): Led India in ICJ for a long time.
- Sir Benegal Rao (1952–1953): Represented India in the initial stages.
Impact on Israel and Netanyahu
The ICC issuing a warrant on Netanyahu is an unprecedented event. Israel has always rejected ICC jurisdiction. However, the case could affect Israel’s standing internationally. Netanyahu’s government has already faced criticism over its policies on Gaza.
What will happen next?
Now the big question is how effective will this step of ICC be? Israel, the US and other non-member countries are not bound to obey the ICC’s order. But, this incident has increased pressure on Israel at the international level.
This step of the ICC is an important event for the international justice system. If the allegations against the Israeli Prime Minister and other leaders are proved, it could become a historic case. Also, India and other countries will have to further strengthen their international relations by understanding the importance of ICC and ICJ.