Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant, are facing arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking the first time leaders of a modern Western democracy have been accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity by a global judicial body. While the US and Israel are not signatories to the court, more than 120 nations are, and they are formally committed to carrying out the arrest warrants if Netanyahu or any other wanted person steps on their soil. However, compliance with the warrants is not guaranteed, especially when powerful countries are involved. The warrants have sparked debate over the legitimacy of international institutions and the potential backlash from the US.