Netanyahu-based westers checks Westler for international law
Netanyahu-based westers checks Westler for international law
The reach and credibility of international law is at a historically low level, since governments ignore delivery commands in some of the most prominent cases in front of the International Criminal Court (ICC). In the past 18 months, the Court of Court based in the Haag has arrest against the Russian President wladimir " Putin as well as against the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , his former defense minister Yoav Gallant Hamas-official enact.
The Netanyahu case and the reactions of the international community
Netanyahu is the first leader of a western ally who by the court because of war crimes against humanity. Israel appealed and asked the court to expose the arrest warrants. In the meantime, several powerful nations have decided not to enforce the arrest warrants, while others showed them openly.
difficult position of the western states
The reaction of France was perhaps the most harmful for the Court of Justice. Paris had vehemently supported Putin's arrest warrant and, after the issuing of the arrest warrant against Netanyahu, confirmed his "long -term commitment to international justice". However, only a few days later the French Foreign Ministry changed his attitude and indicated that Netanyahu, since Israel was not a member of the Court of Justice, may be immune to arrest.
criticism of double standards
According to critics, the reactions indicate two different regulations: one for the traditional allies of the West and another for its opponent. James Joseph, editor -in -chief of lawyer News, explains: "It seems increasingly uncertain that states will comply with this obligation. States cannot claim success in international criminal law if they do not undertake to protect the rights of all persons involved."meaning of consensus in international law
The arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant led to mixed reactions of the western states, which indicates a lack of consensus in dealing with top -class charges against allies. The then EU head of foreign policy Josep Borrell said that the arrest warrants were "binding" and should be implemented. Ireland, Canada and the Netherlands agreed, while Germany was cautiously expressed and emphasized that "unique relationships and a great responsibility towards Israel."
political challenges for the ISTGH
The evidence of the past few months shows that political expediency sometimes trumps international obligations. When Mongolia Putin welcomed, the reality of living in addition to Russia and China was of the greatest importance. In a similar situation, the US position in the Israel case was clearly critical. The United States' National Security Council condemned the “haste of the public prosecutor to apply for arrest warrants.”
The uncertainty for persecuted persons
Although the world for all people who have received an arrest warrant of the ISCHH, smaller and the uncertainty of traveling is greater, this year shows that you can still count on a red carpet with the right friends. International law is therefore under pressure, while the Court is under the accusation of endangering its own credibility if the political realities of the Member States are placed on the judiciary.
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