Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defiant against ICC arrest warrant for Gaza war crimes, vowing to defend Israel.

“This ill-considered endorsement of the ICC’s politically motivated actions is a slap in the face to our ally and to every innocent Israeli still being held hostage,” wrote Leo Housakos, a Quebe

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the UK 'respects the independence' of the ICC after the action against Benjamin Netanyahu and ex-minister Yoav Gallant.

While President-elect Donald Trump has yet to comment on the ICC's arrest warrants, but Republican lawmakers are gearing up for action.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday severely criticised the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s decision of issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

It comes after the International Criminal Court issued warrants for Mr Netanyahu and former Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes in Gaza

The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry has warned all hospitals in Gaza would have to stop or reduce services "within 48 hours" for lack of fuel, blaming Israel for blocking its entry.

Downing Street refuses to comment on the case but says the government will fulfil its "legal obligations".

Downing Street refused to comment on 'specific cases' but said the UK 'will always comply with its legal obligations as set out by domestic law and indeed international law'

ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over war crimes in Gaza, sparking global controversy and condemnation.

Hungarian PM defies ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu, vows to invite him to Hungary, sparking international controversy.

Palestinian citizens have little hope ICC arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant will deter Israel.

Italy plans to discuss the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court over the Israel-Hamas war when it hosts Group of Seven foreign ministers next week.