Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly planning to forgo attending next month's commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, citing concerns over a potential arrest.
The event, scheduled for International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, is expected to draw dozens of global leaders, including Britain's King Charles.
According to the Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita, Israeli authorities have not reached out to their Polish counterparts about Netanyahu's participation. Officials in Warsaw believe the decision is linked to Poland's commitment to honor the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged war crimes during the Gaza conflict.
Netanyahu's absence could underscore mounting diplomatic tensions as international scrutiny over the Gaza war continues.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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