While the International Criminal Court (ICC) finally issued warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, France distinguished itself with a statement suggesting it would not arrest them. While the legal justification for this position is highly questionable, the display of historical friendship and continued cooperation with Israel is problematic at a time when evidence of the Gaza genocide is mounting, as explained by Rafaëlle Maison, Professor of International Law at Paris-Saclay University and a member of JURDI. Orient XXI.
R. Maison, France, France's friendship with Israel as an excuse for violating international law, Orient XXI, December 19, 2024
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