Poland threatens to arrest Netanyahu if he comes to Auschwitz liberation anniversary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (photo: Getty Images)
In January 2025, the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz will be celebrated. However, if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives, he may be arrested under an ICC warrant, reports The Jerusalem Post.
Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Władysław Bartoszewski said that if Netanyahu arrives in Poland, he will be arrested in accordance with the country's obligations to the International Criminal Court.
The anniversary is usually a major state event. However, Israeli officials have refused to confirm whether Netanyahu will be allowed to attend the event, and President Isaac Herzog's participation also seems unlikely.
Education Minister Yoav Kish will be the only representative of the Israeli government at the anniversary.
ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
In November of this year, the ICC indicted Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for a series of crimes.
According to this, states that have signed the Rome Statute are legally obliged to execute ICC arrest warrants.
