Rome (Quds News Network)- The UK would adhere to legal procedures if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited, Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirmed on Monday. His comments came in response to whether the UK would honor the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant against Netanyahu.
Speaking at a G7 meeting in Italy, Lammy stated, “We are signatories to the Rome Statute, we have always been committed to our obligations under international law and international humanitarian law.” He emphasized, “If there were to be such a visit to the UK, there would be a court process, and due process would be followed in relation to those issues.”
This follows a significant development on November 22, when the ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The charges include war crimes and crimes against humanity, sparking international debate over accountability.
International Implications
The ICC’s arrest warrant stems from ongoing investigations into the Israeli genocide in Gaza. The move underscores mounting global isolation of Israel amid escalating war crimes in the region.
The ICC highlighted that the charges against Netanyahu and Gallant include using starvation as a method of warfare, killings, persecution, and other inhumane acts amounting to crimes against humanity. The court emphasized that Israel’s acceptance of its jurisdiction is not required to proceed with the warrants and deemed their publication in the interest of victims.
The warrants outline the suspects’ identities, descriptions of the crimes, and the legal basis for the charges. They have been distributed to the 124 member states of the Rome Statute, which are obligated to cooperate with the ICC in enforcing the arrests. This development places significant travel restrictions on Netanyahu and Gallant, as visiting any of these countries risks detention.
The arrest warrants are anticipated to have far-reaching consequences for the occupation state. Analysts predict they could impact the country’s economy, trade, aviation, and tourism sectors, tarnishing its global image. Furthermore, the warrants might encourage several nations to sever diplomatic ties with Israel, intensifying international pressure to end the war in Gaza.
Source: qudsnen
