[68453] Ambassador (ret.) Alan Baker: The arrest warrants from The Hague - a distinctly political move

The legal-diplomatic campaign against Israel

Against the backdrop of international tension, Ambassador (ret.) Adv. Alan Baker, who serves as a researcher at the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs - JCFA (known for its stance supporting the Israeli diplomatic-security line), argues that the arrest warrants against senior Israeli officials are a "political and not legal move." According to him, the International Criminal Court in The Hague "has no jurisdiction to deal with Israel's affairs," as the country is not a signatory to the Rome Statute.

Baker, whose remarks were also extensively covered by 301 News - Arab World and GLOBAL ANALYST 🕎 عالمي, emphasizes that the move is intended to harm Israel and its ally, the United States. He noted that the Americans also view the court as a "political body" and are acting against it through policy tools and sanctions.

Despite denying the legal authority, Ambassador Baker warns that there is a "problematic international atmosphere" that requires extra caution. He recommends that the Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, avoid travel to countries such as "Ireland, Spain, and even the UK."

According to Baker, while friendly countries will likely not dare to execute an arrest of the Prime Minister of Israel, "I would not take the risk." He explained that a combination of international pressures and internal political considerations in those countries could lead to unpredictable scenarios that are better avoided at this time.