Iran says Netanyahu could possibly face the death sentence: 'not impossible'
Iran's deputy foreign minister stated that pro-Palestine nations ought to pursue a death sentence for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read Full Article at RT.com
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A senior diplomat in Tehran has suggested that countries supportive of Palestine might consider issuing a death sentence for Israeli leadership, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in response to alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Kazem Gharibabadi, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister, stated that pro-Palestinian nations could unite to impose capital punishment on Israeli officials for their actions during the ongoing conflict.
The International Criminal Court, based in The Hague, had issued arrest warrants last month for Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, asserting “reasonable grounds to believe” they committed war crimes and “other inhumane acts” during operations against Hamas in Gaza. Israel has rejected the court’s authority and denied any wrongdoing.
In an interview with the state-run news outlet ISNA, Gharibabadi critiqued the ICC and the International Court of Justice—another judicial body currently addressing a genocide case against Israel—claiming they have a poor record in prosecuting Israelis. He remarked, “Such a court probably will not issue death sentences because it is affiliated with the UN,” and further suggested that there might be an alternative "formula" to achieve capital punishment for Israeli officials, asserting that “Issuing a death sentence for Netanyahu is not impossible.”
He added, “Multiple countries have abolished the death penalty, but there are more than 55 countries that still have this form of punishment in their laws.” Gharibabadi proposed that “two or three like-minded countries that support the Palestinian people and oppose [Israeli] crimes can come together and form a joint court and issue a death sentence for these officials.”
Gharibabadi expressed a willingness to explore the feasibility of such an action, stating, “We should try to see if it is possible.”
Additionally, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had previously asserted that Netanyahu and Gallant deserved the death penalty.
This year has seen a significant deterioration in relations between Iran and Israel, highlighted by military exchanges in April and October. Israel has accused Iran of orchestrating the attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023, which sparked the latest conflict in Gaza. Iran has maintained that Palestinian militants are acting autonomously while pledging support for the “Palestinian resistance.”
According to local authorities run by Hamas, nearly 45,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza since the onset of Israel’s military operations in the territory. The UN has consistently warned of a burgeoning humanitarian crisis in Gaza and has urged Israel to facilitate the delivery of aid.
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Kazem Gharibabadi, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister, stated that pro-Palestinian nations could unite to impose capital punishment on Israeli officials for their actions during the ongoing conflict.
The International Criminal Court, based in The Hague, had issued arrest warrants last month for Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, asserting “reasonable grounds to believe” they committed war crimes and “other inhumane acts” during operations against Hamas in Gaza. Israel has rejected the court’s authority and denied any wrongdoing.
In an interview with the state-run news outlet ISNA, Gharibabadi critiqued the ICC and the International Court of Justice—another judicial body currently addressing a genocide case against Israel—claiming they have a poor record in prosecuting Israelis. He remarked, “Such a court probably will not issue death sentences because it is affiliated with the UN,” and further suggested that there might be an alternative "formula" to achieve capital punishment for Israeli officials, asserting that “Issuing a death sentence for Netanyahu is not impossible.”
He added, “Multiple countries have abolished the death penalty, but there are more than 55 countries that still have this form of punishment in their laws.” Gharibabadi proposed that “two or three like-minded countries that support the Palestinian people and oppose [Israeli] crimes can come together and form a joint court and issue a death sentence for these officials.”
Gharibabadi expressed a willingness to explore the feasibility of such an action, stating, “We should try to see if it is possible.”
Additionally, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had previously asserted that Netanyahu and Gallant deserved the death penalty.
This year has seen a significant deterioration in relations between Iran and Israel, highlighted by military exchanges in April and October. Israel has accused Iran of orchestrating the attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023, which sparked the latest conflict in Gaza. Iran has maintained that Palestinian militants are acting autonomously while pledging support for the “Palestinian resistance.”
According to local authorities run by Hamas, nearly 45,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza since the onset of Israel’s military operations in the territory. The UN has consistently warned of a burgeoning humanitarian crisis in Gaza and has urged Israel to facilitate the delivery of aid.
Sanya Singh for TROIB News
