On 20/5/2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor's office requested arrest warrants
for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.
The warrants also include Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh, and the head of Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades Mohammad Deif.
U.S. officials are said to be against the ICC arrest warrants.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- UAE’s stance on the ICC request
- The U.S. position’s impact on the ICC request as perceived by the UAE
The note also highlights a potential Emirati request regarding the execution of the arrest warrants.
The summary is available to signed-in readers.
