German Election Winner Merz Invites Murderer Netanyahu to His Country

Speaking at a press conference in Berlin, Merz said he spoke with Netanyahu on the phone yesterday, adding, "He called me and congratulated me. You know we know each other very well."

Merz said he told Netanyahu that they should meet immediately after the government is formed in Germany, adding, "I promised him that we would find ways and means for him to visit Germany and leave again without being arrested if he plans to do so."

Merz said the idea that an Israeli prime minister would not be able to visit Germany was strange and argued that Netanyahu could visit his country.

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Gaza.

The court also rejected Israel's objections to the ICC's jurisdiction, ruling that it has jurisdiction over crimes committed in Palestinian territory.

Israeli soldiers who went to the Netherlands in recent days were also forced to leave the country for fear of arrest warrants being issued for them for war crimes in Gaza.