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The ICC just gave Netanyahu more strength. Israelis would likely rally around their leader. Netanyahu will be emboldened to do maximum damage on his way out. Wh
by blackhawkC17 2y ago
The ICC just gave Netanyahu more strength. Israelis would likely rally around their leader. Netanyahu will be emboldened to do maximum damage on his way out. What more does he have to lose at this point?
Besides, the U.S. government is on Netanyahu's side, so he will never be arrested.
- Georgelemental 2y agoUnfortunately I think this is correct. All the people cited in this warrant request are fully guilty of the crimes of which they are accused—but a peace deal that lets the murderers off scot-free is preferable to more endless war. The reputational damage to Israel, from being put on the same level as Putin, is significant though.
- Klaus23 2y ago> The ICC just gave Netanyahu more strength. Israelis would likely rally around their leader. Netanyahu will be emboldened to do maximum damage on his way out. What more does he have to lose at this point? His support is waning on both sides of the political spectrum. Gantz is threatening to quit the war cabinet. I don't think the ICC decision will give Netanyahu much of a boost. If he goes crazy, the Knesset could oust him. > Besides, the U.S. government is on Netanyahu's side, so he will never be arrested. I don't think the US has that much influence in this case. They would have to push hard to threaten the Israeli president, and even then I am not sure what would happen. Netanyahu will not be arrested because he will just stay in Israel. Israel will probably not extradite him, even if they agree with the arguments, simply because it would look bad to allow an international court to arrest a former president. However, he could be arrested on corruption or other charges if he loses his position.