Future German chancellor vows to shield Netanyahu from ICC arrest warrant
Friedrich Merz faces backlash after extending an invitation to Netanyahu, who is wanted by the ICC for alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Amnesty International has strongly criticized Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and potential next chancellor following Sunday’s parliamentary elections, for inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Berlin.
“Not a good start as future chancellor: on the evening of the Bundestag elections, Friedrich Merz apparently invites Benjamin Netanyahu to Germany, against whom an arrest warrant has been issued by the International Criminal Court,” Amnesty Deutschland stated on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday.
The organization condemned the invitation as an “open call” to disregard international law.
“The new German government must respect international law and human rights institutions. For a foreign policy without double standards,” Amnesty added.
The Israeli Prime Minister’s office confirmed on Monday that Merz had extended an official invitation to Netanyahu for a visit to Germany. (more...)
Amnesty Criticizes Merz for Inviting Netanyahu to Germany amid ICC Warrant
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Future German chancellor vows to shield Netanyahu from ICC arrest warrant
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Invites wanted war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu for official visit to Germany in defiance of ICC
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