Sir Keir Starmer faces backlash after supporting war crimes arrest warrant for Israeli PM

Key Points:

Sir Keir Starmer is under fire for endorsing an arrest warrant against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes.

The International Criminal Court issued the warrant in connection to the war against Hamas.

Downing Street stated that Sir Keir respects the ICC's independence and that the UK courts will determine the final decision.

Backlash and Reactions:

Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick criticized the warrant as "farcical" and called Sir Keir a disgrace for supporting it.

Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel urged Labour to challenge the ICC's decision, while ex-Home Secretary Suella Braverman questioned the court's credibility.

International Response:

The ICC also issued warrants against former Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas chief Mohammed Deif for alleged war crimes.

Both Israel and Hamas deny the allegations, with Netanyahu's office labeling them as anti-Semitic.

The US administration, under President Joe Biden, rejected the ICC's ruling.