We reject that. And will always stand with israel and the threats against its security. Mr khan alleges there is evidence to suggest starvation has been used by the Prime Minister and his Defence Minister as a method of war against civilians. He also alleges israeli leaders killed wilfully, intentionally directing attacks against civilians. Mr netanyahu has described the allegations as absurd. In respect of hamas, the prosecutor alleges there is clear evidence they ordered mass murder, rape and the Inhumane Treatment of hostages. A panel of iccjudges must now decide whether they believe the evidence is sufficient to issue warrants, something which could take weeks or months. Our Diplomatic Correspondent paul adams explains more from jerusalem. The icc prosecutors decision to seek Arrest Warrants against members of hamas and the israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defence Minister yoav gallant has caused outrage all around. Hamas have said they believe the icc is confus
Applause and well always stand with israel and the threats against its security. Mr khan alleges there is evidence to suggest starvation has been used by the Prime Minister and his Defence Minister as a method of war against civilians. He also alleges israeli leaders killed wilfully, intentionally directing attacks against civilians. Mr netanyahu has described the allegations as absurd. In respect of hamas, the prosecutor alleges there is clear evidence they ordered mass murder, rape and the Inhumane Treatment of hostages. A panel of iccjudges must now decide whether they believe the evidence is sufficient to issue warrants, something which could take weeks or months. The bbc s Anna Holligan has more from the hague. This is a catalogue of devastating allegations presented by the icc prosecutor, mr khan. Starvation as a weapon of warfare, deliberate attacks, military attacks on the civilian population. He says Benjamin Netanyahu and yoav gallant are responsible as co perpetrators. On
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