Shafaq News/ An Israeli minister was forced to cancel a planned visit tothe European Parliament in Brussels on Monday over fears of a potential arrestwarrant being issued against him in Belgium.
Israel's Prime Minister's Office said, "Based on concrete warningsand following security officials' directives, Minister of Diaspora AffairsAmichai Chikli was compelled to cancel his scheduled visit to the EuropeanParliament in Brussels."
However, Israeli public broadcaster Kan reported that its investigationwith the internal security agency Shin Bet found no credible security threatstargeting Chikli.
According to Kan, Belgium’s warning that Chikli "would not enjoydiplomatic immunity during his stay in Brussels, as his visit was notconsidered an official one" was the real reason for the cancellation.
Without such immunity, Chikli faced potential legal risks, Kan noted, as"Belgium had not officially approved his visit."
Expressing disappointment, Chikli said, "I was saddened to receivedirectives from security officials to cancel my participation in the HolocaustRemembrance Day events at the European Parliament."
The Hind Rajab Foundation, an organization that monitors overseas tripsby Israeli officials and advocates for their arrest over Gaza-related actions,praised Belgium's stance.
In a statement on their official website on Monday, the foundationwrote, "By refusing to grant immunity, Belgium has upheld internationallaw, making it clear that arrest remains a possibility. This development is avictory for accountability and a warning to those who believe they can act withimpunity."
This development comes amid growing international scrutiny of Israelileaders. In November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrantsfor Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallantover alleged "crimes against humanity and war crimes" committed inGaza.
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