ICC Issues Warrants for Hamas Leader in Gaza
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Yahya Sinwar of Hamas Faces Charges of War Crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced that it is seeking arrest warrants for Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza. The warrants relate to alleged war crimes committed by Hamas, including targeting civilians with rockets and mortar fire, and using human shields during military operations.
This is a significant development in the ICC's ongoing investigation into alleged crimes committed by both Israelis and Palestinians in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The warrants mark the first time that the ICC has sought to arrest a Hamas leader for war crimes.
Sinwar has denied the charges and has said that he will not cooperate with the ICC. The Hamas government has also condemned the ICC's decision and vowed to "resist this aggression."
The ICC's move is likely to further escalate tensions between Israel and the Palestinians. Israel has long accused the ICC of being biased against it, and has said that it will not cooperate with the court's investigation.
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