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Malta is awaiting the European Union’s stance on the global arrest warrant issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision has sparked division among EU countries, with some supporting the move and others opposing it.
The ICC’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu, as well as former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas leaders, has significant implications for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The European Union’s response to the ICC’s decision will be crucial in shaping the international community’s stance on the issue.
According to EU High Representative Josep Borrell, the ICC’s decision is binding for all EU member states, which are parties to the Rome Statute .However, Borrell also acknowledged that EU countries have different approaches to the conflict, making it challenging to achieve a unified response.
The situation in Gaza has been described as “apocalyptic” by Borrell, with widespread human suffering and violations of international humanitarian law . The EU has called for a ceasefire and respect for international law, but a unified position on the ICC’s arrest warrant remains elusive.
As Malta waits for the EU’s position, the international community is watching closely to see how the situation will unfold. The EU’s response will have significant implications for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the global community’s commitment to upholding international law.
