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  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY A change of direction is a must this year as you have reached the end of your current journey and need a new challenge. Make a break with the past and make it one that cannot be reversed. Move forward fast and don’t look back. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Someone you meet on your travels will catch your eye and maybe your heart as well. If it’s true that opposites attract you could find yourself getting close to someone whose charms are very different to your own – and remarkably the relationship will work. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Someone you think of as a friend will say something today that annoys you intensely. It may be the case though that they can see things that you cannot, so be open to what they tell you. They could be doing you a very big favor. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If you listen too much to other people’s advice today you could end up facing in several directions at once and ultimately getting nowhere. Pay attention to what friends a...

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ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas Officials

 

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and several Hamas officials, including military chief Mohammed Deif. The warrants accuse them of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the October 2023 attacks that escalated the violence.

The ICC’s decision marks a significant development in international justice, turning Netanyahu, Gallant, and the Hamas officials into internationally wanted suspects. The court’s three-judge panel unanimously agreed that there are reasonable grounds to believe these individuals intentionally deprived the civilian population in Gaza of essential resources, including food, water, and medical supplies.

This move is likely to further isolate the accused and complicate efforts to negotiate a ceasefire to end the 13-month conflict. However, the practical implications may be limited, as Israel and its major ally, the United States, are not members of the ICC. Both Israeli and Hamas leaders have condemned the ICC’s actions, with Netanyahu and other Israeli officials labeling the warrants as disgraceful and antisemitic.

The international community remains divided on the issue, with some supporting the ICC’s efforts to hold leaders accountable for alleged war crimes, while others criticize the court’s jurisdiction and motives.


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