Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has called on the Polish government not to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes. Duda’s remarks come as Netanyahu is set to attend an event at the Auschwitz concentration camp, marking a significant occasion related to World War II remembrance.
Duda emphasized that Netanyahu’s attendance at the event should be focused on remembrance and respect for the victims of the Holocaust, rather than the political and legal issues surrounding the ICC’s warrant. The warrant against Netanyahu, related to his role in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, has sparked tensions, but Duda’s statement highlights Poland’s intent to prioritize the commemorative event over legal matters.
Poland has a history of supporting Israel, and Duda’s request reflects diplomatic efforts to ensure that the Holocaust commemoration remains an occasion of unity rather than division. The Polish government has yet to respond publicly to Duda’s request.
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