ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, Deif

13 Sept 11:04 Key points summarised by AI

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif.
Netanyahu and Gallant face charges including war crimes of starvation and crimes against humanity like murder, for allegedly depriving Gaza's civilian population of essential survival items.
The warrants drew strong condemnation from Israel and its allies, including the United States, which questioned the ICC's jurisdiction, while rights groups and Palestinian factions welcomed the move.
The ICC's decision theoretically obliges its 124 member states to arrest Netanyahu and Gallant if they enter their territory, significantly impacting their international movement.
The court stated it found 'reasonable grounds' for the warrants, noting that similar conduct appears ongoing, and made the warrants public in the interest of victims and their families.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.