NEW YORK – Responding to the arrest warrants issued today by the International Criminal Court, the World Jewish Congress released the following statement:
“The World Jewish Congress expresses profound concern over the issuance of arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
“We firmly believe that this action is fueled by political bias brought about by the influence of terrorist regimes, including Iran. The ICC’s decision not only undermines the pursuit of peace but also disregards the recognized right of a nation to act in self-defense when facing the threat of Hamas, a recognized terrorist organization responsible for the attempted annihilation of Israel’s civilians.
“We call upon the international community to reject this unjust move by the ICC and not to comply with these arrest warrants. It is imperative that efforts toward achieving lasting peace are not derailed by politically motivated actions. The WJC remains committed to supporting Israel’s right to protect its citizens and to advocating for a fair and unbiased approach to international justice.”
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