US allies France, Belgium defend ICC prosecutor's request for Israeli arrest warrants

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France, Belgium and other European allies are expressing support for the International Criminal Court amid ongoing demands from the U.S. to drop accusations of war crimes against Israel.

Protestations from the U.S. and Israel began after ICC prosecutor Karim Khan filed applications for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas leaders for alleged "war crimes."

"France supports the International Criminal Court, its independence and the fight against impunity in all situations," the nation's foreign ministry said Monday.

Slovenia also spoke out in support of the ICC, saying "accountability is crucial" in addressing the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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"War crimes and crimes against humanity committed on the territory of Israel and Palestine from at least Oct.7 2023 must be prosecuted independently and impartially regardless of the perpetrators," the foreign ministry of Slovenia said in a statement posted Monday to social media. "Accountability is crucial to prevent atrocities and to guarantee peace."

"Belgium supports the work of the International Criminal Court," Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hadja Labib said in a statement posted to social media. "The