On January 15, 2025, Italian officials reassured their Israeli counterparts that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would not be arrested under the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant during any potential visit to Italy. This assurance was reported by the Times of Israel and Haaretz, citing sources familiar with the discussions.
The matter was raised by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar during his visit to Rome, where he met with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Justice Minister Carlo Nordio. The discussions aimed to address concerns regarding Netanyahu's legal status amid ongoing international scrutiny.