In a strong rebuke, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's administration for suggesting that they would arrest and deport him if the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues a warrant for his detainment and extradition. Speaking out against the statements made by Scholz's spokesperson on Wednesday, Netanyahu's spokesman, Avi Hyman, expressed his disappointment with the German government's stance.

Hyman pointed out that the German leader had previously referred to Hamas as the "new Nazis" during his visit to Israel. He emphasized that Hamas poses a grave threat and seeks the genocide of Jews, urging the world to align themselves with the right side of history and reassess their moral compass.

The spokesperson for the German government, Steffen Hebestreit, confirmed that they would indeed abide by the law and enforce an ICC arrest order against Netanyahu for alleged war crimes committed during Israel's operations against the Hamas terrorist movement in Gaza.

Rabbi Abraham Cooper, the associate dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles, expressed dismay, stating that it was unfathomable for any German government to arrest the democratically elected Prime Minister of Israel based on false accusations. He called for Germany to focus on combating anti-Semitism within its own borders rather than targeting Israel.

Critics argue that Germany, with its historical responsibility stemming from the Holocaust, should prioritize its fight against anti-Semitism instead of supporting the ICC's actions against Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East.

The controversy surrounding the targeting of Netanyahu has reignited discussions about Germany's ability to internalize the lessons of the Holocaust. Israel's Ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, warned that the ICC's campaign against Israel could have detrimental effects on the West and its institutions.

Prosor urged Germany to live up to its security pledge to Israel and ensure that its support for the ICC does not undermine Israel's right to self-defense. He called on Germany to align its actions with the notion of being a reliable ally of Israel, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding Israel's existence and preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Germany, as a passionate supporter and major donor to the ICC, now finds itself in a position of controversy. The ICC's recent issuance of arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has fueled accusations of a new form of anti-Semitism.

Amidst the escalating tensions, the German federal government stated that the accusations made by the ICC's chief prosecutor must be properly substantiated.

It remains to be seen how this standoff between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the German Chancellor's administration will unfold. As this situation continues to escalate, it highlights the challenges faced by the ICC and the delicate balance between pursuing justice and geopolitical considerations.

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