Israel fears International Criminal Court preparing arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The Israeli government has reportedly convened an emergency meeting amid concerns that the International Criminal Court (ICC) might issue arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders over alleged breaches of international law in Gaza, according to a report by the Daily Mail.
As per sources cited by Israeli Channel 12, three ministers along with several legal experts from the government convened at the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday to strategize on how to handle potential arrest warrants, which they fear could be imminent.
The meeting included Foreign Minister Israel Katz, Justice Minister Yariv Levin, and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer. They purportedly decided to seek support from international diplomatic channels to thwart any potential actions against Netanyahu.
The concerns stem from accusations leveled against Israel for violating international law during its retaliatory operations in Gaza following attacks by Hamas on October 7.
There are apprehensions that arrest warrants might be issued, particularly concerning the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Rights groups and international bodies have repeatedly warned of an impending "man-made famine" in the region, attributing it to alleged deliberate restrictions on aid entering Gaza.
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Former minister C M Ibrahim announces to launch new regional party for Karnataka
Kalaburagi: Two years after being expelled from the Janata Dal (Secular), former minister C.M. Ibrahim has announced that he will launch a new regional political party in Karnataka on January 24, reported Deccan Herald.
Speaking at a meeting organised by the Nava Karnataka Nirmana Andolana in Kalaburagi on Sunday, Ibrahim confirmed the birth of the new party.
The 77-year-old politician stated he would soon be meeting with other like-minded individuals to choose a symbol for the party.
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Ibrahim emphasised that the organisation would be guided by the principles of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna and the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
A veteran politician, Ibrahim served as Union Civil Aviation Minister during the tenure of H.D. Deve Gowda as Prime Minister and later headed the Karnataka unit of the Janata Dal (Secular). He was expelled from the JD(S) in 2023 on charges of anti-party activities.
His exit from the party followed sharp differences over the JD(S) decision to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As the then state president of the JD(S), Ibrahim had publicly criticised the alliance, claiming it was finalised without his knowledge. He had also reportedly convened meetings of his supporters and expressed support for the INDIA bloc.
