The Hague seeks arrest warrants for Hamas leaders Netanyahu. What happens next?

Hague: Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defense chief Yoav Gallant, as well as for three Hamas leaders – Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif and Ismail Haniyeh – for alleged crimes. of war and crimes against humanity.

Here’s a look at what happens next and how the ICC prosecutor’s move could affect diplomatic relations and other court cases focused on Gaza.

What will happen next at the ICC?

Prosecutor Karim Khan’s request goes to a pre-trial chamber. The chamber will be composed of three judges: presiding judge Iulia Motoc of Romania, Mexican judge María del Socorro Flores Liera and judge Reine Alapini-Gansou of Benin.