Although the U.S. and Israel are not ICC members, Palestine became a member of the international court in 2015, thereby entitling Gaza to the ICC’s protection and jurisdiction.
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan has defended his decision to bring war crimes allegations against Israel’s prime minister.
The Israeli prime minister’s office condemned the ICC’s decision, describing it as “antisemitic.”
Mr Gallant, a senior figure in Mr Netanyahu’s Likud party, had become increasingly vocal about his differences with the prime minister.
Three deaths were confirmed in Lebanon but none in Israel.
The evacuation was due to the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah along the Israel-Lebanon border.
Mr Haliva said those in leadership positions were expected to take responsibility.
“If Hezbollah continues its aggression, Israel will fight it with all its might,’’ Mr Gallant said
As tensions rise and Western leaders warn against an expansion of the Middle East conflict, Hezbollah said it is preparing for a possibly severe Israeli attack.
President Joe Biden’s decision on Sunday to end his campaign to seek reelection in November is generating reactions from foreign leaders.
