Jerusalem: The International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant could open the floodgates for more legal challenges for other Israeli officials, as well as Western nations supporting the ongoing genocide in Gaza, experts say. On Nov. 21, ICC Pre-Trial Chamber 1 issued warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant accusing them of using starvation as a method of warfare in Gaza, along with the crimes against humanity of murder, persecution and other inhumane acts. According to Anadolu Agency, Israeli academic and law professor Neve Gordon believes this could be the tip of an iceberg of cases and warrants against other top Israeli military officials and leaders. He suggests that while Netanyahu and Gallant were at the top of the decision-making apparatus, many other high-ranking politicians and military personnel are implicated in the alleged crimes. Gordon anticipates that in the coming months or years, there may be warrants a gainst other Israeli leaders. Legal expert Michael Becker noted ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's statement, which hinted at ongoing lines of inquiry and potential future charges. Becker suggested that the ICC's current focus is on leadership, but other individuals might become targets of arrest warrants. He also mentioned that not all charges sought by the prosecutor, such as the crime against humanity of extermination, are currently included, indicating possible future developments. Experts also anticipate potential legal repercussions for Western governments that sell arms to Israel and support it militarily. Gordon pointed out that the ICC's charges against Israeli leaders could lead to legal petitions in European domestic courts, as many countries have laws restricting arms trade with entities violating international humanitarian law. Parallel investigations continue in areas under ICC jurisdiction, including Gaza and the West Bank. The situation in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli violence has reporte dly escalated, is also under scrutiny. Gordon highlighted efforts to displace Palestinian communities, suggesting this could become a focus for the ICC prosecutor. The ICC's actions could intersect with South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), according to Becker. He noted the ICC's focus on starvation mirrors aspects of the ICJ's provisional measures order, potentially influencing proceedings at both courts. However, Becker expressed concerns that the ICC warrants might inadvertently discourage Israel from de-escalating its actions in Gaza. He suggested that Israeli officials might see no incentive to change tactics if they believe they are complying with international law. Since last Thursday, Israeli attacks have resulted in significant Palestinian casualties and injuries, with ongoing sieges exacerbating humanitarian crises in Gaza.