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Britain looks isolated after signaling backing for Netanyahu warrant

Britain is facing increasing isolation after signaling its support for an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. France has joined other countries in dismissing the warrant, stating that Netanyahu benefits from immunity as Israel is not a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC accused Netanyahu, his former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas' military chief Mohammed Deif of crimes against humanity in connection with the war in Gaza. The US has criticized the ICC's decision, emphasizing that there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas. Hungary and Germany have also raised legal questions regarding the warrant. Meanwhile, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has stated that he would issue the warrants if Netanyahu or Gallant enter the UK, citing obligations under the Statute of Rome and the country's belief in the rule of law and humanitarian law.

Original article source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14135235/Britain-backing-arrest-warrant-Benjamin-Netanyahu-Gaza-crimes.html
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