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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Molly Quell

ICC prosecutor says Netanyahu arrest warrant should remain as Israel jurisdiction challenge is heard

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International Criminal Court prosecutors have urged judges to reject a request by Israel to scrap arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister while the court reconsiders its jurisdiction over Gaza and the West Bank.

In a 10-page written submission posted on the ICC website late Wednesday, prosecutors argue there is “no basis to withdraw or vacate” the pending warrants for Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.

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