The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant over war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the Gaza Strip.

A planned visit by Minister Caspar Veldkamp to Israel is no longer happening. A spokesperson for the Ministry told NOS that the decision not to go was made in “mutual consultation,” but Israel reports that the invitation was withdrawn after Veldkamp said that the Netherlands intended to respect the arrest warrant the International Criminal Court issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Galant.

The UK adheres to its obligations under domestic legislation and international law,” the spokesperson said in response to questions about a possible arrest of Netanyahu during his visit. Read also: Netanyahu and Galant face ICC war crime charges,

On Thursday the International Court of Justice (ICC) issued warrants for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as a member of Hamas leadership.

The United States strongly opposes the decision by the International Criminal Court to arrest Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, according to a spokesperson for the U.S. National Security Council.

Israel has dismissed the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s decision to issue an arrest warrant for its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant. Leaders across the country's political spectrum called it "outrageous" and "antisemitic".

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper refused to say if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be arrested if he visited the UK, following an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes, Sky News reports. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued warrants against Netanyahu and former defense secretary Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes related to the Gaza conflict.