Former Minister of Defence of Israel, Yoav Gallant, has responded after the International Criminal Court (ICC) made a decision to issue arrest warrants for him and Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
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| From Left: Yoav Gallant, Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Getty Images |
Gallant said, “the decision sets a dangerous precedent against the right to self-defense” adding, “gone are the days when we could be denied the right to defend ourselves. The attempt to deny Israel its right to achieve its goals in its just war will fail”.
According to Gallant: “The decision of the court in The Hague will be remembered forever – it places the State of Israel and the murderous leaders of Hamas in the same row and thus legitimizes the murder of babies, the rape of women and the abduction of the elderly from their beds. The decision sets a dangerous precedent against the right to self-defense and moral warfare and encourages murderous terrorism.
Gone are the days when we could be denied the right to defend ourselves. The attempt to deny Israel its right to achieve its goals in its just war will fail – the soldiers of the IDF and members of the security forces will continue their action until the abductees are returned, Hamas is dissolved and the residents of Israel are safely returned to their homes.
Proud of the privilege I was given to lead the security system in the difficult and successful war that was imposed on us – strengthening the security forces, who operate according to law and justice in their missions in the “seven fronts” war – the war that will determine our future in our country for decades to come.”
