Poland Guarantees Netanyahu Safe Passage for Auschwitz Event Despite ICC Warrant

Poland's government pledges not to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during Auschwitz commemoration, defying ICC obligations.

The Polish government has adopted a resolution ensuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested if he attends the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation on January 27, 2025.
Netanyahu faces an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza, which Poland, as an ICC member, would normally be obligated to enforce.
Polish President Andrzej Duda requested the exemption, citing the event's exceptional historical significance and the importance of Israeli representation.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the decision, emphasizing that the resolution applies to all Israeli officials attending the commemoration, though Netanyahu has not confirmed his attendance.
The ICC arrest warrant has drawn international criticism, with some nations, including France and Hungary, stating they would not enforce it, while others remain undecided.