UK government to follow legal process on Netanyahu ICC arrest warrant

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The UK government stated it would follow its domestic legal process regarding the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This comes after France suggested it might not enforce the warrant due to Netanyahu's immunity. Downing Street noted that the UK has never had an ICC indictee visit, so the legal process has not been tested. The UK’s legal framework includes considerations for immunities, which would apply if an ICC indictee were to enter the country. The ICC issued warrants for Netanyahu and others last week, accusing them of crimes against humanity related to the conflict in Gaza. France's Foreign Ministry indicated that Netanyahu benefits from immunity since Israel is not a member of the court.


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