Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has suggested that pro-Palestinian countries could collaborate to issue a death sentence for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top officials for alleged war crimes in Gaza. This proposal comes after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing “reasonable grounds to believe” they committed war crimes and “other inhumane acts” during Israel’s operation against Hamas in Gaza.
Gharibabadi expressed doubts about the ICC’s ability to issue death sentences, given its affiliation with the UN. However, he proposed an alternative approach, where two or three like-minded countries could form a joint court to issue a death sentence for Israeli officials. He noted that over 55 countries still have the death penalty in their laws, making this approach theoretically possible.
The ICC’s arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant have sparked a mixed reaction from countries around the world. Some countries, such as Argentina and Hungary, have expressed disagreement with the ICC’s decision, while others, such as France and Germany, have stated that they will respect the ICC’s decision and consider how to implement the arrest warrants.
Gharibabadi’s proposal for a joint court to issue a death sentence for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials has not yet been formally adopted by any country. However, it highlights the ongoing tensions and divisions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
