Chronicle on the Arrest Warrant Against Benjamin Netanyahu

A Perspective from the Decisions of the Office of the Prosecutor and the International Criminal Court

Authors

  • Lucero de Jesús Ruiz Guzmán Universidad del Mar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59673/amag.v3i3.120

Keywords:

Arrest Warrant, Netanyahu, International Criminal Court

Abstract

The International Criminal Court (ICC or the Court) has initiated proceedings against Benjamin Netanyahu, who served (and continues to serve) as Prime Minister of Israel at the time of the conduct deemed legally relevant. He is considered allegedly responsible for war crimes arising from the use of starvation as a method of warfare and for intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population. These acts amount to crimes against humanity, including murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts, committed from at least October 8, 2023, to May 20, 2024 (ICC, 2025).

This decision is regarded as one of the most significant in the Court’s exercise of jurisdiction, particularly in light of ongoing criticisms regarding its efficiency and effectiveness. Although the ruling does not itself confer legitimacy upon the tribunal, it does convey a strong message regarding universality, justice, and the rejection of impunity. The following lines provide a detailed account of the actions undertaken.

Author Biography

Lucero de Jesús Ruiz Guzmán, Universidad del Mar

Bachelor of Laws from the University of the Isthmus; Master’s degree in International Relations: Environment from the Universidad del Mar; and currently a PhD candidate in Law and Legal Argumentation at the Autonomous University of Tlaxcala. She serves as a Professor-Researcher at the Isidro Fabela Institute of International Studies of the Universidad del Mar and holds the PRODEP “Desirable Profile” recognition. Her main research areas include migration and human security, as well as international criminal justice. She currently serves as the Head of the Bachelor’s Program in International Relations at the Universidad del Mar.

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Published

2025-10-12

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): AMAG

Section

Chronicles