The arrest warrants issued this Thursday by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahuand his former Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallantare now pending their potential compliance by the member states of the court, an aspect that has largely marked the global reactions to the ruling.
South Africawhich denounced Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the alleged commission of genocide in the Gaza Strip, sees in the arrest warrants a “significant step towards justice” within the current context of tensions, which is why he celebrated it.
The South African Government “reaffirms its commitment to International Law and urges all States Parties to act in accordance with their obligations under the Rome Statute”which obliges the more than 120 signatory countries to arrest Netanyahu if he sets foot on their territory.
The High Representative of Foreign Policy of the EU, Joseph Borrellrecalled from Jordan that the order is “binding” for the Twenty-sevento the extent that all of them form part of the aforementioned Statute. “It is not a political decision, it is a decision of an international court of justice and the decisions of the courts have to be respected and implemented,” he explained.
The Dutch Foreign Minister, Caspar Veldkamphas indicated in statements in Parliament that the authorities of Netherlandswhich houses the headquarters of the TPI, will apply “one hundred percent” the international commitments and, therefore, They will proceed to arrest Netanyahu in case of visit. He has also suggested that they will study future contacts with the Israeli Government to limit them to the essentials, reports the NOS network.
Norwaywhich together with Ireland y Spain took the step of recognizing Palestine as a State in 2024, has claimed through the mouth of its Foreign Minister, Espen Barth Eidethe “crucial role” that the ICC plays in the global judicial framework. “I trust that he will continue with the case in accordance with the highest standards of fair trial,” he said.
Instead, The United States said it “categorically” rejected the International Criminal Court’s decision. “We remain deeply concerned by the Prosecutor’s haste in requesting arrest warrants and by the worrying procedural errors that have led to this decision. “The United States has made clear that the ICC has no jurisdiction over this matter,” stated a spokesperson for the National Security Council.
From Latin America, the Colombian president, Gustavo Petrohas described it as “logical” that the ICC orders the arrest of a “genocidaire” like Netanyahu, which is why he has now called on the international community to “obey” the measure.
“Western Europe must regain its independence in international politics and act to comply with the court order”Petro has warned, which on the other hand has assumed that the United States, which is not part of the ICC, will not take any type of measures. “If (President Joe) Biden ignores this order, he will simply lead the world to barbarism,” he added.
The Government of Argentina, on the other hand, has shown its “deep disagreement” with the arrest warrants.since it understands that “it ignores Israel’s legitimate right to defend itself against constant attacks by terrorist organizations such as Hamas y Hezbollah“, according to a message released by the president Javier Miley.
The Argentine Executive believes that “criminalizing the legitimate defense of a nation while omitting these atrocities is an act that distorts the spirit of international justice,” which is why it has called on other countries to “defend the sovereignty” of Israel and “act with justice and impartiality in the search for lasting peace in the region.”
(With information from Europa Press)
