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The UK government indicated on Friday (Nov 22) that it could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the country. Notably, the arrest would be&nbsp;against the warrant issued by the International Court of Justice (ICC).&nbsp;

The ICC issued an arrest warrant against Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on November 21.&nbsp;

According to AFP, UK PM Keir Starmer's spokesman refused to give any statement on whether the government would arrest Netanyahu, but he said, "The UK will always comply with its legal obligations as set out by domestic law and indeed international law."

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Britain signed the Rome Statute in 1998, the international treaty that created the ICC.&nbsp;

UK's ICC Act 2001 says when the ICC issues an arrest warrant to the government minister, "he shall endorse the warrant for execution in the United Kingdom."

UK officials say the act has not been used yet as no one charged by ICC has visited Britain yet.&nbsp;

<h2>Germany's 'Nazi History' With Netanyahu</h2>

Meanwhile, Germany said that the country would not arrest Netanyahu because of its "Nazi history."&nbsp;

A spokesman for Olaf Scholz, the German chancellor, told The Telegraph “I find it hard to imagine that arrests could be carried out in Germany on this basis."

The suggestion comes after the German government said in a statement that it has "taken note" of the ICC's decision and that it is one of the international court's biggest supporters.&nbsp;

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However, the statement also added, “At the same time, it is a consequence of German history that we share unique relations and great responsibility with Israel. We will carefully examine the domestic steps. Any further action would only be taken when a visit [to Germany] by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant is foreseeable."

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The UK government indicated on Friday (Nov 22) that it could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the country. Notably, the arrest would be against the warrant issued by the International Court of Justice (ICC).

The UK government indicated on Friday (Nov 22) that it could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the country. Notably, the arrest would be against the warrant issued by the International Court of Justice (ICC). The ICC issued an arrest warrant against Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on November 21. According to AFP, UK PM Keir Starmer's spokesman refused to give any statement on whether the government would arrest Netanyahu, but he said, "The UK will always comply with its legal obligations as set out by domestic law and indeed international law." Also read | Hungary PM defies ICC arrest warrant by inviting Netanyahu over, Israel PM responds Britain signed the Rome Statute in 1998, the international treaty that created the ICC. UK's ICC Act 2001 says when the ICC issues an arrest warrant to the government minister, "he shall endorse the warrant for execution in the United Kingdom." UK officials say the act has not been used yet as no one charged by ICC has visited Britain yet. Germany's 'Nazi History' With Netanyahu Meanwhile, Germany said that the country would not arrest Netanyahu because of its "Nazi history." A spokesman for Olaf Scholz, the German chancellor, told The Telegraph “I find it hard to imagine that arrests could be carried out in Germany on this basis." The suggestion comes after the German government said in a statement that it has "taken note" of the ICC's decision and that it is one of the international court's biggest supporters. Also read | UK police conduct 'controlled explosion' outside US embassy; bomb squad deployed near Gatwick airport However, the statement also added, “At the same time, it is a consequence of German history that we share unique relations and great responsibility with Israel. We will carefully examine the domestic steps. Any further action would only be taken when a visit [to Germany] by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant is foreseeable." (With inputs from agencies)

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the historic victory of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Maharashtra assembly elections on Saturday (Nov 23).&nbsp;In an address to party workers at the BJP headquarters, PM Modi said development, good governance, and true social justice won in Maharashtra; whereas lies and deceit were badly defeated. Meanwhile, as the Russia-Ukraine war intensifies, Ukraine has already lost 40 per cent of the territory it occupied in Russia's Kursk Oblast in a major offensive in August this year, Reuters reported citing Kyiv military sources.&nbsp;

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PM Narendra Modi Saturday reached Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi after landslide victory in Maharashtra assembly polls. In an address to party workers, Modi said development, good governance, and true social justice won in Maharashtra; whereas&nbsp;lies and&nbsp;deceit were badly defeated.

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Ukraine has already lost 40 per cent of the territory it occupied in Russia's Kursk Oblast in a major offensive in August this year, news agency Reuters reported citing Kyiv military sources on Saturday (Nov 23). Owing to a massive wave of Russia's counter-offensive, Kyiv has faced a major setback in the region.&nbsp;

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India’s opposition INDIA bloc expectedly defeated PM Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the eastern state of Jharkhand in results announced on Saturday (Nov 23). INDIA bloc’s Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) was leading on 34 seats at 5:00 pm IST whereas the Congress party was ahead on 16 seats. The bloc comfortably crossed the majority mark of 41, in contrast with BJP-led NDA’s 23 seats. PM Modi also congratulated JMM chief Hemant Soren in a post on X.

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At least 32 people were killed and 47 others were injured&nbsp;in sectarian clashes in northwest Pakistan, the news agency AFP reported on Saturday (Nov 23) citing an official.

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India are firmly on top at the Optus Stadium in Perth after the first two days of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test. The visitors ended the day with 218&nbsp;runs ahead in the second innings including the first 46-run first innings lead without losing a single wicket.

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AR Rahman will take serious action against those who have or will continue to share defamatory posts about his divorce or family.&nbsp;

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the historic victory of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Maharashtra assembly elections on Saturday (Nov 23).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the historic victory of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Maharashtra assembly elections on Saturday (Nov 23). In an address to party workers at the BJP headquarters, PM Modi said development, good governance, and true social justice won in Maharashtra; whereas lies and deceit were badly defeated. Meanwhile, as the Russia-Ukraine war intensifies, Ukraine has already lost 40 per cent of the territory it occupied in Russia's Kursk Oblast in a major offensive in August this year, Reuters reported citing Kyiv military sources. Click on the headlines to read more 'Nation only wants development,' PM Modi hails historic win in Maharashtra polls PM Narendra Modi Saturday reached Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi after landslide victory in Maharashtra assembly polls. In an address to party workers, Modi said development, good governance, and true social justice won in Maharashtra; whereas lies and deceit were badly defeated. 'Enemy is increasing counterattacks,' Ukraine loses 40% of Russia's Kursk: Report Ukraine has already lost 40 per cent of the territory it occupied in Russia's Kursk Oblast in a major offensive in August this year, news agency Reuters reported citing Kyiv military sources on Saturday (Nov 23). Owing to a massive wave of Russia's counter-offensive, Kyiv has faced a major setback in the region. Watch: Trudeau slams ‘criminals’ in own agencies over linking Modi to violence in Canada Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday (Nov 22) called his own officials “criminals” for linking top Indian leadership to violent activities in Canada. Trudeau was addressing media in Brampton when he was asked about his views on reports linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani separatist leader, last year in Surrey, British Columbia. ‘Have talked to assassin to kill you,’ Filipino vice president issues open threat to Prez Marcos Sara Duterte, the Philippines’ vice-president, set the cat among the pigeons on Saturday (Nov 23) by openly admitting she was in contact with an assassin to get President Ferdinand Marcos Jr killed if she herself were assassinated. In the Southeast Asian nation, vice presidents and presidents are elected separately and the two high-profile posts are currently held by two rival political families. Hezbollah using 'copy' of Israeli missile in war with IDF: Report The Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah has been using an advanced missile amid its ongoing war with Israel, which was reverse-engineered from an Israeli weapon it captured in a past war, the New York Times reported citing Israeli defence officials. Adani Green’s CFO downplays US bribery charges, says allegations linked to a single contract Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been indicted in the United States for bribery linked to a single contract involving Adani Green Energy, which accounts for approximately 10 per cent of the company’s business, according to the conglomerate’s Chief Financial Officer Jugeshinder Singh. No other firms within the Adani Group have been implicated, he added. Jharkhand election results 2024: Full list of winners and their constituencies India’s opposition INDIA bloc expectedly defeated PM Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the eastern state of Jharkhand in results announced on Saturday (Nov 23). INDIA bloc’s Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) was leading on 34 seats at 5:00 pm IST whereas the Congress party was ahead on 16 seats. The bloc comfortably crossed the majority mark of 41, in contrast with BJP-led NDA’s 23 seats. PM Modi also congratulated JMM chief Hemant Soren in a post on X. At least 32 killed, 47 injured in sectarian clashes in northwest Pakistan At least 32 people were killed and 47 others were injured in sectarian clashes in northwest Pakistan, the news agency AFP reported on Saturday (Nov 23) citing an official. BGT 2024/25, Perth Test Day 2: India ground Australia into dirt with record opening partnership India are firmly on top at the Optus Stadium in Perth after the first two days of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test. The visitors ended the day with 218 runs ahead in the second innings including the first 46-run first innings lead without losing a single wicket. AR Rahman issues stark warning against defamatory posts about divorce, threatens legal action AR Rahman will take serious action against those who have or will continue to share defamatory posts about his divorce or family.

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The Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah has been using an advanced missile amid its ongoing war with Israel, which was reverse-engineered from an Israeli weapon it captured in a past war, the New York Times reported citing Israeli defence officials.&nbsp;

Reportedly, Hezbollah militants have seized the original Israeli Spike anti-tank missiles during the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war in Lebanon and transported them to Iran for cloning, Israeli and Western defence officials and weapons experts have reportedly said.&nbsp;

Now, 18 years later, Hezbollah is using the rebranded Almas missiles at Israeli military bases, communication systems, and air-defence launchers.&nbsp;

According to reports, their attempt to fire these missiles was to make it challenging for the Israeli military forces. These missiles have a range of up to 10 miles and they carry advanced guidance seekers to track and lock onto targets.

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Iran and its allies forces have cloned weapons systems to use against the very adversaries who created them.&nbsp;

Notably, Iran has reportedly copied American drones and missiles.&nbsp;

Mohammed Al-Basha, a Middle East weapons analyst said that the Almas missile is an example of an increasing use of Iranian-engineered weapons that is "fundamentally altering regional power dynamics".&nbsp;

“What was once a gradual spread of older missile generations has transformed into rapid deployment of cutting-edge technology across active battlefields,” Al-Basha, an analyst who also runs a risk advisory firm based in the US state of&nbsp;Virginia, said last week.

The Israeli defence officials on a condition of anonymity, said that Almas missiles are among Hezbollah weapons stockpiles that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have captured since the start of their invasion of Lebanon around two months ago.

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<h2>What are Almas missiles?</h2>

The Almas means diamond in Arabic and Persian. It is a guided missile that does not need a direct eye-line sight to launch from land vehicles, drones, helicopters, and shoulder-fired tubes.&nbsp;

Moreover, these missiles are so-called top-attack missiles, which means their ballistic trajectory can strike from directly above their targets instead of from the side and hit tanks where they are lightly armoured and vulnerable.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah has been using an advanced missile amid its ongoing war with Israel, which was reverse-engineered from an Israeli weapon it captured in a past war, the New York Times reported citing Israeli defence officials.

The Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah has been using an advanced missile amid its ongoing war with Israel, which was reverse-engineered from an Israeli weapon it captured in a past war, the New York Times reported citing Israeli defence officials. Reportedly, Hezbollah militants have seized the original Israeli Spike anti-tank missiles during the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war in Lebanon and transported them to Iran for cloning, Israeli and Western defence officials and weapons experts have reportedly said. Now, 18 years later, Hezbollah is using the rebranded Almas missiles at Israeli military bases, communication systems, and air-defence launchers. According to reports, their attempt to fire these missiles was to make it challenging for the Israeli military forces. These missiles have a range of up to 10 miles and they carry advanced guidance seekers to track and lock onto targets. Also read: ‘Firepower dramatically reduced,’ IDF eliminates Hezbollah’s anti-tank missile commanders Iran and its allies forces have cloned weapons systems to use against the very adversaries who created them. Notably, Iran has reportedly copied American drones and missiles. Mohammed Al-Basha, a Middle East weapons analyst said that the Almas missile is an example of an increasing use of Iranian-engineered weapons that is "fundamentally altering regional power dynamics". “What was once a gradual spread of older missile generations has transformed into rapid deployment of cutting-edge technology across active battlefields,” Al-Basha, an analyst who also runs a risk advisory firm based in the US state of Virginia, said last week. The Israeli defence officials on a condition of anonymity, said that Almas missiles are among Hezbollah weapons stockpiles that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have captured since the start of their invasion of Lebanon around two months ago. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah Fires Guided Missiles At IDF Troops × What are Almas missiles? The Almas means diamond in Arabic and Persian. It is a guided missile that does not need a direct eye-line sight to launch from land vehicles, drones, helicopters, and shoulder-fired tubes. Moreover, these missiles are so-called top-attack missiles, which means their ballistic trajectory can strike from directly above their targets instead of from the side and hit tanks where they are lightly armoured and vulnerable. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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