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Ben-Gvir Investigated! An Israeli Ploy?

CrossFireArabia
July 3, 2024

Israeli State Prosecutor Amit Aisman is seeking to open a criminal investigation into National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for allegedly inciting violence against Palestinians in Gaza to show the International Criminal Court (ICC) it is holding Israeli officials to account for such actions, Tuesday, according to Anadolu.

Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir called, in a video clip, today, for the killing of Palestinian prisoners and their execution by shooting.

“The prisoners should be shot in the head instead of giving them more food,” Ben Gvir said.#GazaGenocide
— Harun Elbinawi (@HarunaNAbdullah) June 30, 2024

Last May, ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Galant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.

Palestinian and international human rights groups have also been campaigning for Ben-Gvir to be included repeated inflammatory and calls for “shooting Palestinian prisoners in the head instead of giving them more food.”

Somehow, G-d willing, the erav rav Israeli Supreme Court needs to be brought under control or the liberal lefties of the court & justice system will end up G-d forbid destroying the country. This is a new low, Ben Gvir should be lauded not investigated. https://t.co/b1RKfLDZ4l
— Yitzy G. (@paprikahead777) July 2, 2024

The official Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (KAN) reported that Aisman asked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for permission to open a criminal investigation into Ben-Gvir.

Observers believe the probe is an attempt to show the ICC Israel is abiding by its directives to look into and punish any individual or group that violates the Genocide Convention’s ban on inciting genocide according to the Turkish news agency.

Ben-Gvir, the leader of the far-right Jewish Power Party, said this is “unbelievable! The state prosecutor is trying to make an Israeli minister stand trial for ‘incitement’ against citizens of an enemy state,” he said.

“Instead of the Shin Bet and the state prosecutor carrying out assassinations in Gaza, they are trying to assassinate an Israeli minister. It won’t succeed.”

The killing spree of Palestinians in Gaza continues with the total death toll now standing at 37,000.

The displacement toll accross the Gaza Strip is 1.9 million people. About 80% of the Palestinian population – are now, according to the UN humanitarian coordinator for Gaza.

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ICC: What’s Next For Netanyahu, Gallant?

CrossFireArabia
June 24, 2024

Israel is preparing for potential arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

On Sunday, the Hague-based court reposted a notice in Hebrew, Arabic, and English explaining its procedures according to Anadolu.

Israel is preparing for potential arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. https://t.co/NzLxnA2NCv
— ANews (@anews) June 24, 2024

“After gathering evidence and identifying a suspect, the prosecution requests ICC judges to issue: an arrest warrant, which national authorities enforce; or a summons to appear, where suspects appear voluntarily,” the notice reads.

On 20 May 2024 ICC chief Karim Khan requested arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.

Over six weeks later and we are still at request stage.

Why is the Pre Trial Chamber @IntlCrimCourt dithering. pic.twitter.com/LNrAUECRpq pic.twitter.com/615CtuFAGh
— PalMedia (@PalBint) June 24, 2024

This marks the fourth time since the beginning of June that the ICC has shared this post on its social media accounts as reported by the Turkish news agency.

On May 20, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan announced that he had requested arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant on charges of crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Gaza Strip.

Israel braces for possible ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant https://t.co/7w2a8d1L8V via @NewsNowUK
— Darcy Glen Bernier (@glen_darcy) June 24, 2024

No official decision from the court has been made as of yet.

While Israel has condemned and rejected the prosecutor’s request, it remains unclear how Tel Aviv will respond if arrest warrants are issued.

“Discussions are underway in Israel regarding a defense strategy for Netanyahu, Gallant, and the state of Israel in case the ICC issues arrest warrants,” the Israeli public broadcaster KAN said.

“The preparations aim to ensure that Israel is ready if such a decision is made by the ICC judges,” it added.

KAN said it remains unclear whether Israel will present a legal defense at The Hague as Tel Aviv does not recognize the court’s authority.

Israel is preparing for potential arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. pic.twitter.com/q7JX16Q9kY
— The Sudan Times (@thesudantimes) June 24, 2024

“Israel prefers to prepare for the worst-case scenario, which includes potential arrest orders, and is thus discussing a possible defense stance against such a decision,” it added.

Israel is not a member of the ICC, whereas Palestine was accepted as a member in 2015.

The ICC, established in 2002, is an independent international body not affiliated with the United Nations or any other international institution, and its decisions are binding.

Despite Israel’s rejection of the ICC’s jurisdiction, the court’s authority extends to the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, allowing it to prosecute Israeli officials accused of committing crimes in these areas, Anadolu concluded.