France Defends Netanyahu’s Immunity in Response to ICC Arrest Request

France stated on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is covered by immunity provisions in relation to the arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The French Foreign Ministry clarified that since Israel is not a member of the ICC, the country is not required to comply with the Court's mandates regarding immunities for individuals who hold positions of state authority. The ministry emphasized that any potential action against Netanyahu must take into account these immunity rules, which also extend to other Israeli officials, including ministers who may be subject to similar warrants.

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