European nations pledge to detain Israeli Prime Minister
Multiple Western countries have announced their intention to detain Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the issuance of a warrant by the ICC. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant earlier this week.
Several Western nations have stated their intention to act on the arrest warrant for Netanyahu, which was issued by the Hague-based court. Along with Netanyahu and Gallant, the warrant also names Hamas commander Ibrahim al-Masri, who claims West Jerusalem asserts is already deceased. The warrants pertain to alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity connected to the Gaza conflict.
Reactions in the West have varied. Some countries highlighted their commitment to the court's independence, while others expressed solidarity with Israel.
Countries including the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, and Norway have declared they will fulfill their responsibilities under the Rome Statute and international law. However, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto criticized the ICC for equating Netanyahu and Gallant with Hamas, calling it "wrong." Austria also announced its compliance but noted through Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg that the warrant was “utterly incomprehensible.”
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp informed the parliament that the government would act on the warrants and limit non-essential interactions with those named.
Geert Wilders, leader of the Netherlands’ Party for Freedom and part of the ruling coalition, condemned the ICC's decision, arguing that it undermines the understanding and support that Israeli authorities should receive.
Earlier this month, Amsterdam witnessed riots initiated by confrontations between locals and Israeli soccer fans, escalating into attacks on Jews by an anti-Semitic mob.
In France, Foreign Ministry spokesman Christophe Lemoine described the prospect of acting on the warrants as a “complex legal issue" but acknowledged the importance of adhering to ICC statutes. He refrained from commenting on whether France would arrest Netanyahu or Gallant if they visited the country.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban denounced the ICC's ruling and stated he would invite Netanyahu to Hungary.
James del Carmen for TROIB News
Several Western nations have stated their intention to act on the arrest warrant for Netanyahu, which was issued by the Hague-based court. Along with Netanyahu and Gallant, the warrant also names Hamas commander Ibrahim al-Masri, who claims West Jerusalem asserts is already deceased. The warrants pertain to alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity connected to the Gaza conflict.
Reactions in the West have varied. Some countries highlighted their commitment to the court's independence, while others expressed solidarity with Israel.
Countries including the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, and Norway have declared they will fulfill their responsibilities under the Rome Statute and international law. However, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto criticized the ICC for equating Netanyahu and Gallant with Hamas, calling it "wrong." Austria also announced its compliance but noted through Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg that the warrant was “utterly incomprehensible.”
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp informed the parliament that the government would act on the warrants and limit non-essential interactions with those named.
Geert Wilders, leader of the Netherlands’ Party for Freedom and part of the ruling coalition, condemned the ICC's decision, arguing that it undermines the understanding and support that Israeli authorities should receive.
Earlier this month, Amsterdam witnessed riots initiated by confrontations between locals and Israeli soccer fans, escalating into attacks on Jews by an anti-Semitic mob.
In France, Foreign Ministry spokesman Christophe Lemoine described the prospect of acting on the warrants as a “complex legal issue" but acknowledged the importance of adhering to ICC statutes. He refrained from commenting on whether France would arrest Netanyahu or Gallant if they visited the country.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban denounced the ICC's ruling and stated he would invite Netanyahu to Hungary.
James del Carmen for TROIB News
