Anger rises as ICC member states accused of facilitating Netanyahu’s flight to Washington

middleeasteye.net·MEE staff·2026-07-28T17:32:59.000Z
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The article reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew through the airspace of several International Criminal Court member countries on his way to meet with the US president, despite an ICC arrest warrant issued over alleged war crimes in Gaza. It highlights criticism from journalists and advocacy groups who argue that allowing his flight through their airspace undermines international law and shows hypocrisy by Western nations that claim to support accountability. The piece emphasizes the legal and moral pressure on these countries for not acting on the warrant.

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