OAN Staff Blake Wolf
12:41 PM – Monday, December 23, 2024
In 80th January 27th marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.thPoland has announced that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be “arrested” if he enters the country pursuant to an “International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant.”
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The ICC indicts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on charges of “crimes against humanity” and war crimes related to the ongoing war in Gaza, and ICC judges say they are persecuted for “crimes against humanity.” , claimed criminal responsibility for murder and starvation. This is a widespread and systematic attack on civilians in Gaza. ”
Countries bound by the Rome Statute, signed by all European Union member states, have a legal obligation to enforce ICC arrest warrants.
France and Italy have already indicated they will not comply with the arrest, and it is unclear which European Union countries would choose to arrest Netanyahu if he visits. Meanwhile, other EU countries, including Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Lithuania and Slovenia, have confirmed their intention to arrest Netanyahu if given the chance.
The annual event, which draws participants from around the world, is planned for Holocaust Remembrance Day and is expected to be attended by a range of heads of state, including Britain's King Charles.
RzeczpospolitaPolish news outlets revealed that Israeli authorities have not contacted the Polish government regarding the incident, and Polish authorities believe this is due to Poland's commitment to uphold international law.
Prime Minister Netanyahu has not visited Europe since the ICC arrest warrant was publicly filed. In addition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gallant, the court also issued warrants against Hamas leader Mohammad Deif, whose death has already been announced by Israel.
Additionally, Israeli President Isaac Herzog is not scheduled to attend the Poland-based event, and Education Minister Yoav Kish is reportedly expected to attend the ceremony only on behalf of Israel.
Meanwhile, Israel has firmly rejected the allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity against Prime Minister Netanyahu and Gallant, insisting that the ICC has no jurisdiction over Israelis. Israel also claims that the high number of civilian casualties is due to Hamas using civilians as “human shields” and choosing to hide underground in hospitals, schools and other civilian-populated areas. I am doing it.
War first broke out on October 7thth2023, After Hamas terrorists invaded Israel, killing around 1,200 people and taking another 251 hostages.
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