UN’s Albanese Slams States that Let Netanyahu Fly over Airspace for US Trip
FRANCE, ITALY, GREECE, JUL 8 – France, Italy and Greece allowed Netanyahu's plane to cross their airspace despite an ICC arrest warrant, citing head-of-state immunity and avoiding diplomatic conflict, legal experts say.
- On July 7, 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew over Italian, French, and Greek airspace en route to a meeting with US President Donald Trump.
- Netanyahu's flight occurred after the ICC issued arrest warrants in November 2024 for him and Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes in Gaza, which Israel contests and does not recognize.
- The flight path was extended by 400km to avoid countries that might enforce the warrants, and France authorized the overflight despite disputes over its legality under international law.
- United Nations special rapporteur Francesca Albanese criticized Italy, France, and Greece for providing 'safe passage' to the ICC-wanted Netanyahu and called for explanations of their actions.
- Albanese’s criticism highlights concerns that these states may have violated their legal obligations under the Rome Statute, undermining the international legal order and endangering their citizens.
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Rome Statute Countries Must Explain Allowing ICC-Wanted Netanyahu's Flights Over Their Airspace: UN Expert - Quds News Network
Occupied Palestine (Quds News Network)- Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, has criticized countries that allowed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wanted by the ICC, to fly over their airspace en route to the US, suggesting they may have violated their obligations under international law. “The governments of Italy, France, and Greece must explain why they provided airspace and safe passa…
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