The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Galant for war and crimes against humanity. Israel’s reaction to this has come to the fore. Israel said this is a dark moment for the Hague-based International Criminal Court, undermining its legitimacy.
Israel said the ICC is acting as a political tool for the most extremist elements working against peace, security and stability in West Asia. The ICC acted without authority against the elected leaders of a democracy who are not members of the court. This is a dangerous example.
Israel said in its statement that these orders are not only directed personally against our leaders, but are an attack on Israel’s right to defend itself. This decision weakens the prospects of reaching a hostage agreement or a ceasefire and helps those who openly demand the destruction of Israel.
Israel said this decision is a moral defect, turning good into evil and protecting evil. This decision harms democracy’s ability to fight terrorism.
Israel said that as a democracy, it has a strong legal system, capable and willing to investigate the actions of its government. We call on all our friends to publicly reject this injustice.
