France and Belgium have issued statements in support of the top war crimes court’s request for arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas. This comes after Israel and the United States both strongly criticized the effort. The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip and Israel. While Netanyahu and Gallant are not facing immediate arrest, the announcement on Monday was a symbolic blow that increased Israel’s isolation over the war in Gaza.
Israeli forces conducted a raid on a militant stronghold in the West Bank, resulting in at least seven deaths and several injuries, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. This raid in Jenin is part of the ongoing violence in the Palestinian territory.
Sri Lanka has declared a national day of mourning following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahia. Their helicopter crashed in fog, leaving Iran without two key leaders. Iran’s support for Hamas and Hezbollah has further complicated the situation in the region, with Iran launching attacks on Israel.
The conflict intensified after a Hamas attack in southern Israel that resulted in many casualties and abductions. The war has had devastating consequences, with thousands of Palestinians dead and many others displaced within the territory.
Amidst all this, Iran’s president and foreign minister die in a helicopter crash, the ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, photos show Palestinians evacuating Rafah, and Drexel University threatens to clear encampment amid protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Follow AP’s coverage of the war in Gaza at https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war
ISRAELI FORCES KILL 6 IN A RAID ON A WEST BANK MILITANT STRONGHOLD, PALESTINIAN HEALTH MINISTRY SAYS
JERUSALEM — Israeli forces raided a militant stronghold in the occupied West Bank, resulting in at least seven deaths and multiple injuries, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
The raid was ongoing, and the casualties could increase as the operation continues.
The raid is part of the increased violence in the Palestinian territory, with many Palestinians killed in the West Bank during the conflict. Palestinian attacks against Israelis have also risen, leading to a crackdown by Israeli forces.
FRANCE AND BELGIUM SUPPORT WAR CRIMES COURT’S REQUEST FOR ARREST WARRANTS
France and Belgium have expressed their support for the world’s top war crimes court’s request for arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas. The ICC prosecutor accuses Israeli and Hamas leaders of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip and Israel.
Despite the condemnation from Israeli leaders and the US, France and Belgium stand behind the ICC’s efforts to hold accountable those responsible for crimes committed in Gaza.
SRI LANKA DECLARES NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING FOR IRANIAN PRESIDENT
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka has declared a national mourning day for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. This comes after Raisi’s visit to Sri Lanka in April to inaugurate a hydropower and irrigation project. Despite delays in the project due to various reasons, Raisi’s visit marked an important milestone in Iran-Sri Lanka relations.
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