Case
  • Pre-trial

On 10 February 2025, the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC applied for an arrest warrant against Mr Duterte for the crimes against humanity of murder, torture and rape. ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I (“the Chamber”) assessed the material submitted by the Prosecution and found reasonable grounds to believe that Mr Duterte is individually responsible as an indirect co-perpetrator for the crime against humanity of murder, allegedly committed in the Philippines between 1 November 2011 and 16 March 2019.

The warrant of arrest against Mr Duterte was issued by the Chamber as “Secret” on 7 March 2025 and reclassified as “Public” on 11 March 2025. On 12 March 2025, Mr Duterte was surrendered to the International Criminal Court after being arrested by the authorities of the Republic of the Philippines in accordance with the warrant of arrest.

The initial appearance of Mr Duterte took place on 14 March 2025. Mr Duterte appeared in the hearing via video link, as authorised by the Chamber.

Next steps: The Chamber has provisionally scheduled the hearing on the confirmation of charges to begin on 23 September 2025.


Questions and Answers on the Initial appearance: English, Français

Case information sheet: English, Français

Duterte

Title
Duterte
About Defendant

Mr Rodrigo Roa Duterte, born on 28 March 1945 and a national of the Republic of the Philippines. President of the Philippines, Mayor of Davao City, and allegedly the founder and head of the Davao Death Squad (‘DDS’), at the time of the relevant conduct.

Arrest warrant issued on 7 March 2025

Gallant

Title
Gallant
About Defendant

Mr Yoav Gallant, born on 8 November 1958, Minister of Defence of Israel at the time of the alleged conduct

Arrest warrant issued on 21 November 2024

Netanyahu

Title
Netanyahu
About Defendant

Mr Benjamin Netanyahu, born on 21 October 1949, Prime Minister of Israel at the time of the relevant conduct.

Arrest warrant issued on 21 November 2024

Deif

Title
Deif
About Defendant

Mr Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, commonly known as ‘Deif’, born in 1965, the highest commander of the military wing of Hamas (known as the al-Qassam Brigades) at the time of the alleged conduct.

Arrest warrant issued on 21 November 2024

Beina

Title
Beina
About Defendant

Mr Edmond Beina, also known as “BEINA of Tedoa”, “BEÏNA”, or “BAINA”, a national of the Central African Republic (CAR), aged approximately 35-45 years old, reported to be from Tedoa, CAR.  

Arrest warrant issued on 7 December 2018. Unsealed on 7 November 2024.

Al Zinkal

Title
Al Zinkal
About Defendant

Mr Fathi Faraj Mohamed Salim Al Zinkal (‘Al Zinkal’), Libyan national born in 1977.

Arrest warrant issued on 18 July 2023. Unsealed on 4 October 2024

Salmi

Title
Salmi
About Defendant

Mr Mohamed Mohamed Al Salheen Salmi (‘Salheen’): Arrest warrant issued on 6 April 2023. Unsealed on 4 October 2024

Al Shaqaqi

Title
Al Shaqaqi
About Defendant

Mr Abdelbari Ayyad Ramadan Al Shaqaqi (‘Al Shaqaqi’), Libyan national, born on 5 August 1983.

Arrest warrant issued on 18 July 2023. Unsealed on 4 October 2024.

Al Lahsa

Title
Al Lahsa
About Defendant

Mr Nasser Muhammad Muftah Daou (‘Al Lahsa’), Libyan national born on 4 April 1973 in Tarhunah, Libya

Arrest warrant issued on 6 April 2023. Unsealed on 4 October 2024.