Netanyahu: I am protected by special forces
During an interview with Fox News, Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed the threats of international arrest warrants issued against him by the International Criminal Court, citing the protection provided by Israeli special forces.
Assessment
The Israeli prime minister is publicly downplaying the legal jeopardy posed by International Criminal Court arrest warrants, framing them as a non-threat because of his security detail. This signals a calculated effort to project strength and dismiss the court's authority, likely aimed at both domestic and international audiences. The key question is whether this bravado will hold if travel restrictions or diplomatic isolation actually materialize.