Netanyahu's flight over European airspace raises questions about Rome Statute commitments

Tehran - BORNA - Anwar El Anouni, spokesperson for the European Commission's foreign affairs department, urged full cooperation with the International Criminal Court during a press conference on Wednesday, responding to a question from Anadolu Agency.

"EU's position on the ICC is very clear. We support the ICC and the principles of the Rome Statute," El Anouni said, noting that the EU respects the court's independence and impartiality and emphasizes its commitment to international criminal justice and fighting impunity.

On Monday, Netanyahu's plane flew over Greece, Italy, and France — all Rome Statute signatories — en route to the United States, despite the ICC arrest warrant issued against him.

The ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Israeli War Minister Yoav Gallant on November 21, 2014, on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip.

On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said his meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Netanyahu were positive, writing on his social media platform that he discussed various issues with them without providing further details.

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