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Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant: Arrest Warrants

Asked by Paula BarkerLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 4 December 2024UIN 15524

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will reaffirm support for the International Criminal Court; and if he will publish an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the arrest warrants issued by that Court for (a) Benjamin Netanyahu and (b) Yoav Gallant.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

We confirm our support and respect for the independence of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Whilst we do not have plans to publish an assessment, we remain focused on pushing for an immediate ceasefire, to bring an end to the devastating violence in Gaza.  This is essential to ensure the release of hostages, the upholding of international law and to increase humanitarian aid into Gaza.

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