US senator backs ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant Related news

Andrea Tobias

ISTANBUL US Senator Bernie Sanders backed a decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) Thursday to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Sanders said in a statement that the ICC charges are "well-founded," emphasizing the importance of the Geneva Conventions, which were created to protect civilians and prevent inhumane actions during war. While acknowledging Israel’s right to defend itself, he criticized the heavy