Netherlands Ready to Enforce ICC Arrest Warrant Against Netanyahu and Gallant, Says Caspar Veldkamp

Nov 21, 2024, 01:12 PM

The Netherlands has expressed its readiness to act on the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp confirmed that the country is prepared to enforce the warrant if necessary. This announcement marks the first instance of a nation publicly stating its willingness to comply with the ICC's directive regarding Netanyahu. Veldkamp emphasized that if Netanyahu or former defense chief Yoav Gallant were to enter Dutch territory, they would be subject to arrest under the ICC warrant. The news was reported by the Dutch news agency ANP and has been widely covered by various media outlets.