Netanyahu's office exposed Gantz to possible prosecution and arrest in Britain – report

• Published date: 08 March 2024
• Author: MAARIV ONLINE
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

According to sources, Israel did not grant Gantz's delegation official delegation status, meaning that Gantz was exposed to potential criminal charges and arrest abroad. Britain alone approached the Israeli embassy to complete the process

Against the backdrop of the growing pro-Palestinian protests in Europe, Britain feared the status of the visit, and as a result, sought to grant Gantz's delegation an official status, meaning Gantz would have special immunity from lawsuits and arrest warrants tied to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

British involvement in granting diplomatic status

According to reports by Channel 12, the British thought that after the war, Israel would want to give the senior minister security during his visit abroad, but they were not aware of the internal politics at play between Netanyahu and Gantz.

Britain turned to the Israeli...