Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and ICC prosecutor Karim Khan recommend arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes in Gaza.

The ICC prosecutor's office has officially requested arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders, including Ismail Haniyeh, Mohammed Deif, and Yahya Sinouar.

A pre-trial chamber of three ICC judges will review the request and decide whether to issue the warrants.

If approved, the individuals could face arrest in any ICC signatory country they travel to.

The ICC investigation could affect diplomatic relations and other court cases related to Gaza.

Sanctions for failure to arrest individuals with ICC warrants include referral to the UN Security Council.

The UN Security Council can defer an ICC investigation or warrant.

Individuals can still travel until an arrest warrant is issued, but they risk arrest in ICC signatory states.

The ICC application may indirectly influence legal challenges, such as demands for an arms embargo against Israel.