G7 leaders were faced with a difficult choice: to execute the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyag or continue cooperation with him to resolve the conflict in the Middle East.
Increasing tension in the region through war in Gaza and Lebanon, as well as confrontation with Iran, forcing Western countries to seek a compromise between compliance with international law and the need for conflict resolution. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy Antonio Tayani, the arrest of Netanyaga "will not bring us closer to peace."
Italy proposes to temporarily suspend the order of the warrant to allow Netanyaga to participate in negotiations without the risk of arrest. Among the possible measures are the provision of immunity to Israel and restricting its official visits to European countries.
G7 countries show different approaches to the situation:
- Italy calls for the combination of compliance with international obligations with pragmatism, offering compromise decisions.
- The United States , which did not recognize the Jurisdiction of the ISS, avoided directly participation in the discussion.
- The United Kingdom has declared a willingness to execute the ISS warrant, although this may complicate diplomatic work in the region.
The United States, as a key ally of Israel, stand aside from discussions because they do not recognize the Jurisdiction of the ISS. At the same time, their position remains an important factor in making decisions in European countries.
The United Kingdom, which declares its readiness to adhere to international law, is at risk of complicating its own diplomatic efforts in the region.
Temporary suspension of the warrant can have both positive and negative consequences. On the one hand, it will continue to continue the dialogue between Israel and Western countries, on the other - will summarize the authority of the ISS, signaling the possibility of ignoring its decisions for political expediency.
