In theory, the order issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) could be suspended by the leaders of the G7 countries.
This is reported by Il Messaggero.
Today, November 26, 2024, the leaders of the G7 countries face a difficult choice: comply with the ICC arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or continue cooperating with him to resolve the conflict in Middle East.
The conflict in Gaza and Lebanon, as well as deteriorating relations with Iran, are prompting Western countries to seek compromise. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani noted that compliance with international obligations must be combined with pragmatism.
“Netanyahu’s arrest will not lead us to peace,” he stressed, adding that the Italian government is inclined to temporarily suspend the order, at least for the moment while hostilities continue.
Meanwhile, opinions within the G7 are divided. The United States, which does not recognize the jurisdiction of the Hague Court, avoids discussing this issue. Britain, on the other hand, declared itself ready to fulfill its obligations, even if this means the arrest of the Israeli prime minister. However, Netanyahu’s isolation could make it difficult to achieve peace in the region.
Italy proposed a “double path”: respect the court’s decision and prioritize diplomacy. Tajani said Italy would seek to reach an agreement on terms that would allow Netanyahu to continue participating in the talks without risk of arrest. Possible options include granting immunity and limiting visits to Europe.
Last week, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The decision drew harsh criticism in Israel, where the court was accused of bias and anti-Semitism. The United States also condemned the court’s actions. At the same time, Canada and several European countries said they could take steps to comply with the arrest warrant.
Recall that Cursor wrote that the famous Israeli journalist and economist Sever Plocker, in his article in Ynet, expressed his concern about the actions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
