According to reports from Reuters and Agence France Presse, on May 20th, the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court stated that Prime Minister Netanyahu, Israeli Defense Minister Galant, as well as Hamas leader Sinwar, Hamas armed faction Kassan Brigade leader Masri, and Hamas Politburo leader Hania, are suspected of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Israel or the Gaza Strip and have applied for arrest warrants.

Evidence shows that Israel has implemented a comprehensive siege of the Gaza Strip, including closing border crossings, restricting the entry of humanitarian aid supplies such as food and medicine, cutting off water and electricity, attacking and killing civilians, and humanitarian personnel through various means,Intentionally and systematically depriving civilians throughout Gaza of the necessary items for their survival. Regarding the crimes committed by the Hamas leader, prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have stated that they have also committed atrocities in Israeli territory and the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023.

It is understood that the International Criminal Court is located in The Hague, Netherlands. It is the world's first and only international court with jurisdiction to prosecute those who have committed genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and aggression. After applying for an arrest warrant, the International Court of Justice will determine whether to send it to the five individuals involved based on existing evidence.

military affairs

01Ukraine lowers conscription requirements again and allows prisoners to enlist

According to Reuters, on May 17th, the Ukrainian Supreme Assembly announced on its official website that Ukrainian President Zelensky has signed a law allowing some criminals to join the military and defend their territory along the northeastern, eastern, and southern borders with the Ukrainian army. After the outbreak of the Russo Ukrainian War, Ukraine continued to face the problem of insufficient military strength. In recent months, this problem has become even more serious, forcing Kiev to adopt stricter measures for conscription.

According to the new law, criminals who sign up for military service can be granted parole, and some officials say that allowing prisoners to enlist or providing the maximum amount for Ukrainian military forces20000 soldiers. However, prisoners convicted of serious crimes, such as intentional murder of two or more people, rape, and endangering national security, are not allowedEnlistment. In addition, Zelensky also signed a separate law that raised the fine for deserters to a maximum of 8500 hryvnias.

02The withdrawal of US troops from Niger will end no later than September 15th

According to Agence France Presse, recently, a delegation from the US Department of Defense and a delegation from the Niger Department of Defense held talks in Niamey. After the talks, the two sides issued a joint statement stating that, at the request of the military rulers of West African countries, the United States will begin to withdraw its troops from Niger and will end no later than September 15th.

It is reported that Niger is the main base for regional counter-terrorism operations, but its military rulers areIn the July 2023 coup, power was seized and Russia provided military training and equipment to Niger. As a result, the Niger military government strengthened its relationship with Russia and abolished its military cooperation agreement with Washington in March of this year. The United States has approximately 650 soldiers stationed in Niger and also has a drone base near Agadez in northern Niger.

01Import restrictions leading to port congestion, Indonesia relaxing regulations

Jakarta Comprehensive News: Recently, IndonesiaMinister of Economic Affairs Coordination Erlangexpress,Multiple ports in Indonesia have experienced congestion,Approximately26000. Among them, there are as many as 17304 containers at the Tanjung Bulu Port in Jakarta, and 9111 containers at the Tanjung Pela Port in Surabaya, East Java Province.This is mainly becauseLast year, the Indonesian governmentIn December, regulations were issued to impose restrictions on 4000 types of goods,Regulate themA license is required to import, and the customs clearance process is too complicated.

Subsequently, IndonesiaAnnounce relaxation of import restrictions on seven categories of products, including electronic products, footwear, ready to wear clothing, accessories, cosmetics and household products, leather bags and valve devices.According to the new regulations, the customs clearance process for goods will be simplified, and cosmetics, leather bags, and valve devices do not need to apply for licenses again. Electronic products still require a license, but there is no need to apply for a technical license again. Steel and textiles still need to apply for licenses,butThe authorities promise to approve the application as soon as possiblePlease. With the measures taking effect, the goods that had been stranded in the port for a long time were finally cleared through customs.