Palestinian Authority says ICC warrants for Israeli officials sign of hope

The Palestinian Authority welcomed the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister, for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

"The ICC's decision represents hope and confidence in international law and its institutions," it said in a statement published by official Palestinian news agency Wafa, and urged ICC members to enforce "a policy of severing contact and meetings with internationally wanted individuals, Netanyahu and (Yoav) Gallant".