ICC Arrest Warrant Against Netanyahu Won't Be Cancelled Even If He Leaves Power

The International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against Netanyahu will not be cancelled even if he steps down from power. Reports say the warrant will remain effective after his resignation.

That is, whether Netanyahu remains in the prime minister's post or not — there will be no change regarding the ICC arrest warrant. The report suggests the court's process does not depend on his political position.

At the same time, another important issue has come to the fore. South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ will not stop either.

South Africa has filed a case against Israel at the ICJ alleging genocide. Reports say the progress of this case has no connection with whether Netanyahu is in power — the case will proceed at its own pace.

By way of explanation, international court cases are generally filed against individuals or states, not tied to any particular government's tenure. A change of the head of government therefore does not halt the judicial process.

The ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu and the genocide case against Israel at the ICJ are both widely discussed issues in the international arena. There were questions in various quarters about the future of these two processes.

Recent reports have answered those questions: no process is stopping despite the change of power. The arrest warrant will remain in force, and the case will move forward.

In this situation, international law experts observe that once a judicial process begins, it proceeds by its own rules, above political change. Reports say Netanyahu's case is no exception.

Source: Prothom Alo