Netanyahu refuses to meet David Lammy regarding UK’s ICC position

JERUSALEM, Aug 18 (SABAH): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused to meet British Foreign Secretary David Lammy during his trip to Israel.

According to media reports, the British government made multiple requests for a sit-down meeting with Netanyahu.

But the government was told Netanyahu had a scheduling conflict.

Israeli prime minister was angered by the new Labour government’s recent decision to withdraw British objections to the International Criminal Court deciding on issuing arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

Media reports further said there had been no plans for David Lammy to meet Netanyahu. Lammy visited Israel on a joint trip with his French counterpart Stephane Sejourne. They met Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer.

Lammy called for a ceasefire and warned of a “dangerous moment” for the region.