The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The charges stem from alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during Israel’s military operations in Gaza...
Netanyahu Faces Arrest Following ICC Warrant for Alleged War Crimes
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Zelensky: Ukraine War Will End ‘Faster’ Under Trump Presidency
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Miss Universe 2024: Anouk Eman Shines on the International Stage for Aruba
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