Every country under attack has the right to defend
itself. But in doing so it must comply with
international humanitarian law.

We need to welcome this step by the ICC to end any
entrenched impunity and to hold those responsible for
committing international crimes accountable, and bring
them to justice.

No one in the world should be above international law.

Dear Foxy,

«No one in the world should be above international law.»

OK, but no one should be under that (or any other human-made) law either unless they voluntarily agree.

P.S. When you say "No one in the world", do you mean only humans or animals too, then why?

(please note that my comment and question are general in nature and not connected to this or that particular decision of the ICC)

Dear Foxy,

Nobody in Israel is listening to the ICC - and that means NOBODY, including those who happen to agree with the contents of its injunctions for different reasons.

Israelis go by what is good for Israel and that alone:
It is encouraging to read that 62% of Israelis believe that the release of Israeli hostages is paramount, even if that means stopping the war in Gaza.

Among other advantages:
Stopping the war will also stop the destruction of Israel's north by Hezbollah and allow the northern residents to return to their homes (those lucky enough whose homes and businesses still stand).
Stopping the war will also stop the constant loss of life and limb by Israeli soldiers.
Stopping the war will also allow ships to travel to and from Israel through the red sea.
Stopping the war will also reduce the chances of a direct Iranian attack.
Stopping the war will finally enable Israel to get rid of Netanyahu!

" This is the same bloke who thinks 7,000 dead children is ah-okay, all honky-dory with him."

Well I never said, implied or suggested such a thing. Just more fabrication from silly old Paul. But at least he's now acknowledging that the 7000 figure is valid and not, as he claimed, made up, which is quite a break-through for silly old Paul. Apology for claiming it was made up?.... fat chance!

Yuyutsu,
Won't stopping the war not also mean prolonging Hamas ?

Dear Indyvidual,

«Won't stopping the war not also mean prolonging Hamas ?»

Yes, prolonging the Gazan branch of Hamas.

Meanwhile the war tends to encourage new recruits elsewhere for Hamas and similar terror organisations.

Israel is not capable of defeating Hamas on its own.
Its strategy from 1967 when it was fighting against regular armies, does not seem to work in 2024 when it fights against terrorists.
Had there been a Palestinian state which attacked Israel, then that strategy would probably still be good,
but here it seems that only a large international coalition can do it:
and Israel is losing the battle on winning the hearts and minds of the world.

Unlike Napoleon and Hitler which were defeated by the Russian winter,
great leaders admit when their strategies fail,
but Netanyahu's strategy is not intended for saving israel
- it is intended for saving himself!