Is The UK Set To Arrest Netanyahu If He Visits?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has made a big move against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of war crimes and crimes against humanity in connection with the conflict in Gaza. The court has issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu, and if he ever visits the UK, British officials say they may have no choice but to arrest him.

Here’s where it gets interesting. The UK government has said it will always follow international law and its own legal rules. A spokesperson from 10 Downing Street, the British Prime Minister’s office, explained that if Netanyahu set foot in Britain, the country would have to honor the ICC's warrant. This is because the UK is a member of the ICC, and the law says they must act if someone wanted by the court comes to their soil.

But here’s the twist: The UK has never had to use this power before. No one accused by the ICC has ever visited the country, so the issue has never come up. That means, while they could arrest Netanyahu...