Germany says it would detain Netanyahu if ICC arrest warrant issued
May 24, 2024 - 23:4
The spokesperson for the German government on Wednesday said they would “of course” abide by an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest order for Israeli officials if approved.
Steffen Hebestreit, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s spokesperson, was responding to a question on whether the Germany would execute an ICC arrest order against Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes.
“Of course. Yes, we abide by the law,” Hebestreit reportedly said.