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Belgium Defies ICC, Refuses to Detain Netanyahu

4/6/2025

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Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has declared that Belgium will not detain Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Prioritizing "realpolitik" over legal duties, this controversial decision has ignited backlash from opposition parties and heightened fears about the erosion of international legal accountability.

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Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has declared that Belgium will not detain Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Prioritizing "realpolitik" over legal duties, this controversial decision has ignited backlash from opposition parties and heightened fears about the erosion of international legal accountability.