Fleeing the Warrant: Netanyahu’s Plane Avoids European Airspace
The plane carrying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington took an unusual route, avoiding the airspace of several European countries. According to the Israeli newspaper , the flight path was changed due to concerns that international arrest warrants could be activated if Netanyahu entered certain jurisdictions.
Other media outlets have confirmed the forced change in route.
Why Is Netanyahu Avoiding Europe?
Several international human rights organizations have been pushing for Netanyahu to be held accountable for alleged war crimes committed during the Gaza military campaign. Some countries have received legal requests to arrest him should he set foot on their soil.
Although the International Criminal Court (ICC) has not yet officially issued a warrant, the legal risks surrounding Netanyahu continue to grow. As a result, his trip to the U.S. was arranged with maximum caution.
Netanyahu’s Visit to the U.S.: Protests and International Criticism
Netanyahu arrived in Washington on Sunday afternoon for meetings with Donald Trump and senior members of the U.S. administration.
However, his visit has already sparked widespread international backlash:
- Several countries have condemned the U.S. for welcoming a prime minister accused of war crimes.
- Human rights organizations have called for a boycott of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting.
- Protests against the Israeli leader have taken place in the U.S. and Europe.
What’s Next?
The Netanyahu-Trump meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, remains shrouded in uncertainty. The official agenda is still unclear, and the fact that his plane had to take a detour underscores the severity of international pressure on the Israeli prime minister.
The key question now is whether Netanyahu can maintain U.S. support or if the mounting international accusations will become an unbearable political burden.
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