Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is not overly concerned about the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant for him, arguing that Israeli forces would be able to protect him if he were targeted for detention abroad. In a Fox News interview with Sean Hannity, Netanyahu addresses a hypothetical situation in which a medical emergency could require an international landing in a country that recognizes the ICC, potentially complicating travel.
Netanyahu responds that he “thinks about it,” but suggests the issue would be handled by Israeli special forces. He points to the presence of Israeli forces around him and says he previously served in the Israel Defense Forces. Hannity frames the point by referring to the IDF as “pretty tough,” and Netanyahu agrees, joking that Israeli forces could be given a new task.
Separate reporting from the Jerusalem Post characterizes Netanyahu’s remarks as downplaying the practical risk of countries enforcing the warrant, presenting special forces protection or rescue as the likely outcome. The accounts describe the same basic claim: Netanyahu argues the warrant would not substantially change his security planning or ability to travel.
