ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan objects to Israel's appeal against war crimes warrants issued against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel's appeal raises concerns about Palestine's status as a country, Israel's legal establishment, the need for more specifics about the investigation, and the immunity of a head of state. The ICC Appeals Court will consider the geopolitical implications of pursuing charges against Israel, especially with the end of the war and the incoming US president Donald Trump's stance on the ICC. The response from ICC member states has been mixed, with some signaling that they would not arrest Netanyahu if he were to visit in a diplomatic capacity. The ICC Prosecutor argues that Israel had been given notice of the investigation and that the changed circumstances did not warrant additional notice. The Prosecutor also addresses Israel's defenses and objections to the charges.
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