South Korean President Criticizes Israeli Seizure of Gaza Aid Ships
President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday condemned Israel's interception of two humanitarian vessels carrying South Korean activists. He questioned the legality of the actions and directed officials to respond according to international rules.
tass.comPresident Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday criticized Israel's seizure of two humanitarian aid vessels bound for the Gaza Strip that carried South Korean nationals. m. The ship carried South Korean activist Kim Ah-hyun and Korean American activist Jonathan Victor Lee. Two days earlier, Israeli forces had seized the Kyriakos X, which carried South Korean activist Kim Dong-hyeon.
Lee described the latest seizure as "inhumane and extreme" and said the interception occurred outside Israel's territorial waters. " Lee asked whether the International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac confirmed that the court issued the warrant in November 2024. Lee also asked about European nations' positions on arresting Netanyahu if he enters their territories. Wi replied that some countries have made such announcements.
Lee said South Korea should make its own decision. The ICC warrant accuses Netanyahu of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the Gaza conflict.
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