EU High Representative Josep Borrel called on member states of the European Union to fulfill their obligations under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reports UNN.
Borrel recalled that the United States did not sign the Rome Convention, but all member states of the European Union did. " it's not something you can choose from. It is impossible to applaud when the trial is against Putin, and to remain silent when the trial is against Netanyahu. This is a typical example of two weights and measures, for which we are so often criticized," the diplomat stressed.
I have asked the member states of the European Union to comply with their obligations under international law. Whether we like it or not, the International Criminal Court is a court no less influential than any National Court. If the Europeans do not support the International Criminal Court, then there will be no hope for justice
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Міністерства закордонних справ "Групи семи" на зустрічі в Італії обговорили Міжнародного кримінального суду ордери на арест прем'єр-міністра Ізраїлю Беньяміна Нетаньягу та військового командира ХАМАС, пише France24.
Several countries have said they will comply with ICC warrants and arrest Netanyahu if he enters their territory. Others are still considering their answer.
According to Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, the G7 ministers "worked to reach agreement" on the wording of the ICC decision in their final statement. while "we may disagree with the way the government (Netanyahu) acted" in Gaza, "I believe we should negotiate with Netanyahu to achieve peace in Lebanon and peace in Palestine," he said.
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The International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant.