Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Thursday criticised the Worldwide Prison Court docket (ICC) for issuing arrest warrants towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Azar known as the choice a ‘darkish second’ for the ICC, accusing it of overstepping its authority and making a ‘harmful precedent’ with its actions.
In a press release, Azar labelled the warrants as ‘private assaults’ towards the 2 leaders and accused the ICC of turning right into a ‘political instrument’ geared toward undermining ‘peace,’ ‘safety,’ and ‘stability’ within the Center East. He acknowledged that the choice to problem the warrants diminishes the possibilities of reaching a ceasefire settlement with these searching for Israel’s destruction.
“This so-called “Court docket” has issued unauthorized and absurd warrants towards Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Protection Minister Galant, although Israel is just not a member of the Court docket,” the Israeli envoy to India asserted.
The feedback got here hours after ICC’s announcement of arrest warrants towards two Israeli leaders, accusing them of ‘crimes towards humanity and conflict crimes’ dedicated between October 8, 2023, and Might 20, 2024. The same warrant was additionally issued for Hamas army chief Mohammed Deif.
Reuven Azar added, “From an ethical perspective, this incident symbolizes the transformation of excellent into evil and giving assist to evil forces.” The Israeli Ambassador acknowledged that Israel, as a democracy, has a sturdy authorized system able to holding its authorities accountable. He additional urged allies to brazenly condemn the ICC’s resolution, calling it an act of injustice.
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On October 7 final 12 months, Hamas militants launched a cross-border assault on Israel, killing 1,206 individuals, primarily civilians, in line with official Israeli figures compiled by AFP. In response, Israel has been engaged in an ongoing conflict in Gaza, ruled by the militant group.
Regardless of widespread worldwide solidarity with the victims of the October 7 assault, Israel has confronted mounting criticism, together with from its allies, over its dealing with of the Gaza battle.
