UK drops challenge to ICC's Netanyahu arrest warrant

The UK's government has changed its stance on the International Criminal Court's (ICC) request for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as three Hamas leaders. Initially, the previous government had indicated it would challenge the ICC's jurisdiction, but the new Labour government has decided not to pursue this challenge. This move makes it more likely that the ICC will grant the prosecutor's request for arrest warrants. The UK's decision to withdraw its opposition to the ICC's jurisdiction is seen as a significant shift in its stance on the issue.