European Union recalls International Criminal Court, Rome Statute principles after member states allow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aircraft to use their airspace

EU Commission spokesperson for Foreign Affairs Anouar El Anouni answers Anadolu reporter's questions during press briefing

🗣 Anadolu reporter:

— 'As you may already know, he transited the airspace of Greece, Italy and France despite the arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court'

— 'I'd like to know how do you assess the decision by member states that are parties to the Rome Statute to allow the aircraft carrying Prime Minister Netanyahu to use their airspace?'

🗣 EU Commission spokesperson for Foreign Affairs Anouar El Anouni:

— 'We as EU, we do support the ICC and the principles set out in the Rome Statute'

— 'The Council calls upon all states to ensure full cooperation with the court, including by the prompt execution of outstanding arrest warrants'