The decision by Karim Khan, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, to publicly seek arrest warrants for leaders of Hamas and Israel has sparked significant controversy. Khan accused three Hamas leaders of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to an attack on Israel, and also accused Israel’s Prime Minister and Defense Minister of similar charges during a military operation in Gaza. This move has been met with both support and criticism, with some viewing it as a demonstration of equality before the law and others denouncing it as false equivalence. The decision to go public was influenced by the urgent nature of the alleged crimes and the hope of deterring further violations. Despite the slim chance of arrest, the ICC is mandated to pursue cases even without cooperation from the individuals or states involved. The announcement aims to provide transparency and legitimacy to the process, but it has also sparked political reactions and may have long-term implications for the conflict.