France says it 'supports ICC', where warrants sought for Israel, Hamas leaders

France expressed support for the International Criminal Court's independence after its prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Hamas members. The ICC prosecutor accused Israel of "crimes against humanity" during the war in Gaza and Hamas of atrocities, including "taking hostages" and "rape." Israel rejected the accusations, while the US, Israel's ally, condemned the ICC's bid, saying there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas.