Netanyahu Avoids European Skies on His Way to New York Amidst International Arrest Warrant Implications

SadaNews - The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that the plane of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu avoided crossing the airspace of most European countries, except for Greece and Italy, during his trip to the United States. This move comes amid the ongoing repercussions of the international arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court.

Netanyahu left Tel Aviv for New York last night, where he is scheduled to speak at the United Nations General Assembly at four o'clock in the afternoon on Friday. He will also hold a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump next Monday.

Avoiding European airspace is interpreted as a precautionary measure to evade any potential legal repercussions related to the arrest warrant, although its execution requires complex judicial procedures in the states that have signed the Rome Statute. Nevertheless, this step reflects the extent of the political embarrassment facing Netanyahu on the international stage.