According to France, the International Criminal Court (ICC) might not know how it actually works.
Today, November 27, 2024, France’s foreign minister said that France wouldn’t arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he came to France.
He has immunity, France claims. And, in an indirect and rather grotesque way, it says – and shows – so much more.
It’s all in my short below:
“Article 27 clearly states that all wanted persons are equal before the court, including heads of a state or government. No immunities under international law may bar the court from exercising its jurisdiction, it adds,” writes Middle East Eye (an article worth your time).
There’s another article on this specific topic that you might like.
As always: stay strong, check on others, and keep your heart open.
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Justina
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