The controversial arrest warrant of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has actually altered the travel plans of Israeli leadership, Kan public broadcaster and Times of Israel have reported.
“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considered, then decided against, visiting the Czech Republic and Hungary on the way to the United States when he travels to address Congress on July 24, the Kan public broadcaster reports, amid fears the International Criminal Court was readying an arrest warrant against him,” writes the Times.
The prime minister’s plane, called the “Wing of Zion”, is required to make a stop en route to North America in cases where it is carrying a full load of passengers.
However, to make the transatlantic flight in one trip, Netanyahu has reportedly opted to fly with a limited entourage. This will avoid the need to refuel, thus avoiding a potential politically awkward moment for whatever European country hosts the stopover.