Polish President Andrzej Duda has requested that prosecutors not arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at an upcoming ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. The request is reportedly aimed at ensuring Netanyahu’s attendance at the event, which is a sensitive topic for the prime minister, given that he has been accused of crimes by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Polish government is seeking to maintain a strong relationship with Israel, and Duda’s move is seen as an attempt to demonstrate diplomatic courtesy. The move is likely to spark controversy, however, given the ICC’s indictment of Netanyahu on allegations of war crimes in 2019. The Polish government will also be hosting US President Donald Trump at the event, further complicating the situation.
Netanyahu Spared Arrest at Auschwitz, Polish President Intervenes
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