ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Hamas leaders

The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor announced on Monday that he is seeking arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and three Hamas leaders over alleged war crimes. Why it matters: The move, by ICC prosecutor Karim Khan, will further isolate Israel internationally and increase pressure on the Biden administration to press Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza. It could also trigger legislation by Congress against the ICC.This is the first time the ICC seeks arrest warrants against a major U.S. ally, as well as the first time it has issued warrants for the…