Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar sharply criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) after issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Galant.
In a post on the social network X Saar stated that the court has "lost all legitimacy for its existence and activity”, reports Focus.
„A dark moment for the International Criminal Court in The Hague, in which it lost all legitimacy for its existence and activities”.
– Gideon Saar, Israel
's Minister of Foreign Affairs
A political tool?
Saar accused the ICC of becoming a political tool for the benefit of "radical elements" who seek to undermine peace and stability in the region. He defined the court's actions as a threat to security and peace in the Middle East.
Support from the President
Israeli President Isaac Herzog also condemned the court's decision, calling it a "black day for justice". These comments underscore the general consensus among Israeli leaders that the ICC's actions are unjustified and unjust.
„The black day for justice was marked by the decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.“
– Isaac Herzog, President of Israel
International and domestic political consequences
The ICC decision provoked serious tension between Israel and the international legal community. Israel refuses to recognize the jurisdiction of the ICC, considering its actions politically motivated. This development calls into question the future relationship between Israel and the countries that support the Rome Statute and could escalate the country's diplomatic isolation.