Written question – Commission President’s call with Israeli Prime Minister – E-002414/2025

Question for written answer  E-002414/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Kathleen Funchion (The Left), Lynn Boylan (The Left)

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen posted on social media on 15 June 2025 that she had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by telephone.

• 1.During the course of this conversation, did the Commission reference the warrant for the arrest of the Israeli Prime Minister, issued by the International Criminal Court?
• 2.Does the Commission believe that the Israeli Prime Minister should present himself to the International Criminal Court to face charges?
• 3.Is it the Commission’s view and advice that, if an individual, subject to an outstanding arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court, enters the territory of any EU Member State, that Member State should take the person into custody?

Submitted: 16.6.2025