Islamic Bloc Welcomes ICC Arrest Warrants For Israeli Officials Over Gaza War Crimes

ANKARA, Nov 22 (Bernama-AA) -- The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.

In a statement late Thursday, the OIC described the move as “a crucial step toward ending decades of impunity enjoyed by Israeli officials” and “restoring confidence in international justice and accountability.”

The organisation emphasised that the decision “represents a victory for international legitimacy and the rule of law.”

The OIC called on the global community, particularly member states of the Rome Statute, to “respect and implement this important ruling.”

It also urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to “expedite its judgment on Israel’s perpetration of genocide against the Palestinian people.”

Highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis, the OIC appealed to the UN Security Council to “take immediate and effective measures to enforce its resolutions.”

The organisation demanded “a comprehensive, permanent ceasefire to end the military aggression and genocide committed by Israel against Palestinians” and called for “unhindered humanitarian aid to reach all areas of the Gaza Strip.”

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