مجلة الحقوق والحريات
Volume 13, Numéro 2, Pages 901-919
2025-10-31

The Icc’s Arrest Warrant Against Benjamin Netanyahu: Juridical Implications And Challenges

Authors : Gouasmia Asma .

Abstract

This article examines the legal foundation, procedural aspects, and broader implications of the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued on November 21, 2024. The warrant represents a significant development in international criminal justice, raising complex questions about ICC jurisdiction, head of state immunity, and state obligations under international law. The analysis reveals how this case tests the boundaries of international criminal law while highlighting tensions between sovereignty and accountability in the international legal order.

Keywords

arrest warrant - immunity - international criminal justice - Head of State - legitimacy