ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders.

The warrants are based on allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the conflict in Gaza, targeting both Israeli and Hamas leaders for deliberate attacks on civilians.

Israel and Hamas have denied the allegations, with Gallant rejecting the ICC's authority and Netanyahu calling the warrant applications a 'moral outrage.'

The US and UK have condemned the warrants, highlighting the distinction between actions of a democratic government and those of a terrorist organization like Hamas.

South Africa has supported the warrants, aligning with its stance on human rights and international justice.

If approved, the warrants could restrict travel for the Israeli and Hamas leaders to ICC member countries, raising concerns about repercussions for alleged sexual violence and civilian deaths in Gaza.

This development has sparked debates on accountability in conflicts and the role of legal frameworks in international justice.