Netanyahu must be held accountable for the many war crimes that he is responsible for.

Any Army which calls itself the 'most moral army in the world' probably isn't the most moral army in the world.

ICC AND ICJ SHOULD DO THEIR DUTIES BRAVELY AND HONESTLY FOR SAFETY OF VULNERABLE PEOPLE EVERYWHERE IN THE WORLD 🌎.

Israel refused the United Nations entry to conduct a independent investigation into oct 7th

Free Palestine 🇵🇸 Free Humanity

International law means INTERNATIONAL LAW. Deal with it!!

Netanyahu called for Nakba. He deserves to rot in jail in The Hague.

It needs to happen. War criminals need to face accountability.

Netanyahu was warned by the other court the ICJ months ago too, if they had started to behave themselves from that point this wouldn't be happening, they think the law doesnt apply to them. Well theyre wrong.

Let me help enforce the arrest warrant.

Nothing democratic about an apartheid/genocidal state.

james o'brien keep speaking the truth , FREE PALESTINE , thank you

The international community had 76 years to do something for the palestinians and they failed to stop the occupation even after the peaceful march in 2018 so the palestinians had no choice but to do what they did on October 7 .

Everyone was cheering when ICC was holding Putin to account now let’s see the same enthusiasm for arrests warrants against Hamas and Netanyahu. (Admittedly we missed the chance with Tony Blair and Bush but let’s not repeat the same mistake twice)

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If the law is not going to be applied equally and effectively without favour, then what is the consequences for us all in the future. I'm sure we've been down this road before.

Israel took over the Rafah crossing. This why Egypt co-signed with South Africa in the ICJ against Israel shortly afterwards

1 the most morale army in world 2 we never break international law If warrants issued nothing to worry about Israel , you keep telling the world you're amazing ! Go to court and be found not guilty 😅😅😅😅

I don't see any reason why a normal judge will reject a warrant arrest for Netanyahu

Cutting off WATER, James? Cutting off water to men women and children some of whom cannot survive without water to drink to add to to their milk formula!

38:47 As an Egyptian, the statement here that Israel has nothing to do with rafah crossing is absolutely false. As part of a long standing security arrangement between egypt and Israel, anything or anyone crossing into or out of rafah must be given clearance by Israel before it is moved through. And this has been the case for decades until Israel took over the crossing last month.

Offended by everthing, ashamed by nothing. 40 thousand innocent pple killed most of them kids.

The law must be honoured!!

If Mossad would simply hand over the 'footage' of British dignitaries and US VIPs then we could draw a line under it all.

I think the prosecuter requested warrants for both Hamas and Israélien criminals at the same time makes it difficult for the US to kick up a fuss and the ICC to refuse the

It’s difficult to talk about this when your bosses are sacking people for talking about this.

The truth doesn't have to fall in the middle. That's called the false middle ground fallacy. The truth is not a respecter of "sides" and it is never on your side. You are on it's side or you are not.

Wow. This woman is evil.

Cheers from America! I love your show.

So she says they should be sending aid through the tunnels? I'm confused. And yes, Israel does control what goes in through Rafah. It doesn't matter where it goes in from, Israel always checks what's in the trucks and ridiculously decides what has to be removed from them.

What the Rafah women wants to say but can't is that she thinks Egypt should have opened the Rafah crossing to take all the Gazan Palestinians as refugees into the Sinai. "We wouldn't have to make things so miserable for you if you would have just left sooner." Terrible way to think.

Must be free Palestan and arest naten yahu

They consider themselves above the law and above all other nations. Having to justify themselves would be far too humiliating. In addition, they have the US's support, so there's little reason to take the ICJ or the rule of law seriously.

Why was this 12h late and why is this audio only?

Stupidity of that Apartheid woman talking about bogus claims about Rafah. She should beg People to educate her.

It’s no wonder James doesn’t get many calls from those who defend Israel’s actions. He destroys them haha

Helen's point that Israel has no influence "what-so-ever" over the Rafah crossing seems to just ignore the 2007 agreement between Egypt and Israel that any imports *_require the approval of Israel_* and instead relies completely on speaking loudly on the subject no matter how disingenuous.

The credibility of the ICC in relation to Africa has been continuously called into question now is the time to prove this wrong...no better time to show that we are all liable to be tarred with the same brush depending on our acts!! If Nethanyahu goes scott free then no African Leader should go before ICC or UJ in the future. This from a liberal law-abiding African lawyer!

The truth does not have to lie between those two poles. One side has western governments on its side, arms dividends rolling in, a story so well rehearsed and with a bought up media to tell that 'story' plus 76 years of dominance by many brutal means over those years. We have the other side, the indigenous people of Palestine, reduced to beggars in their own land, with no freedom to have a life other than as a concentration camp victim. What needs to happen is that the 'two poles' need to stop existing and all people should have equal rights.

It's perfectly reasonable for the international courts to issue these arrest warrants. Anthing to give all concerned pause for thought. It has very obviously rattled Netanyahu et al.

What it changes is that the worldwide regard for the West is currently nosediving with breathtaking speed.

James when you talked to the caller who was blocked from moving into a mental health job, this demonstrated how people are no longer able to move up or sideways. This movement was allowed in my youth and it created aspirational mindsets, while allowing younger folk to step into those opennings.

Thats the way any normal person would react to the accusations. Show proof you are innocent. Your own people have been issuing videos of their crimes.

Imagine if Israel was treated the same way Russell Brand was during the allegations 😱

It appears that anyone who wants to get on in British or American politics must be vetted by Israel first! and not swearing loyalty and allegiance to them, will see you blackballed and sidelined It’s a dangerous and sad state of affairs when Benjamin Netanyahu has more power and control over the UK and US than the Prime minister or president themselves

There is compelling evidence from all kinds of sources,that is why Netanyahu is reluctant to attend the ICC. He knows it and we know it has gone beyond the defensible.

The age of the mass graves some how mitigates the fact that there are mass graves. The claim that these are old mass graves has a couple of really bad connotation, it was OK before at some time and these acts have been going on for quite some time. The excuses (responses) are self incriminatory.

The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.

So glad that James is expressing his inner feelings about the whole situation so logically.

The reason why Netanyahu doesn't want to have his day in court is that he believes either that he has done nothing wrong and why should I have to prove it,or he has the protection of it's allies, namely the UK, Germany and the USA. Israel's allies strong rejection and criticism of the ICC and it's decision could be because that arrest warrants if the allegations against Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader etc are found to be true and successfully prosecuted that would leave Rishi Sunak,Joe Boden,Kimi Badenoch,some parts of the media etc can also be issued with arrest warrants for complicity, aiding and abetting in the crimes that Israel have been accused of. There are far reaching implications far beyond Netanyahu and Gallant. There was a previous international arrest warrant issued for an Israeli female member of the war cabinet,I can't recall her name,and when she came to the UK David Cameron when he was prime minister blocked the execution of the arrest warrant. Ponder on that.

Thank you James. Your persistence on keeping your very pertinent question in focus reveals all.

Thank you

Thank you James for your strength of character and fearless, factual and franm appraisal of this seemingly intractable problem of Israel in the Middle East and their Arab neighbours including the Palestians. Israel had now exhibited its total disrespect for its neighbours Egypt and Jordan but also the USA UK and EU the UN and ICJ and South Africa calling it the legal arm of Hamas!

If you straddle the fence in the face of evil. You’ve already your side.

❤❤❤❤❤❤ thanks James

I think it’s gonna happen…..it has to happen

Yes, James, there were warnings at the beginning of this conflict that involved the starvation of Palestinians, but you still said Israel had the right to defend themselves..

I was born in England and always liked the term British. for me. The Tories have completely ruined that image the whole swelling with pride when you say the word British has been destroyed for me by the Tories. Now it's an embarrassment something I don't want to be associated with. I'm from the UK and very much a European. That's how the rest of the world sees me. There's just a few people in England that don't get it. They are very much the minority. The world knows that England is in Europe. until England understands that, they're just going to keep self-harming

Hi James, thanks for sharing and I agree with you.

What about arrest warrant for Netaniahu for performing London bombing 2005 he was hired for?

Who does usa answer to? Britain? These govs should be answerable

They didn't talk about the war becaude even thinking of it for one second made them feel sick and ill. They were pushed to see and do things No one should have to do . The product of a diseased. Horrible time. It's not something to be celebrated.

I like how he called Israeli terrorists that blocked the humanitarian aid as activists

2nd caller : !! bravo

It's important to remember that Britain and the UK are not the same thing. I have noticed that people that describe themselves as British are sometimes the same people that don't like foreigners coming here to do those jobs. They are also the same people that wouldn't in a million years do those jobs because they're so very special and very intelligent.

You can flip the two different situations and if your reaction is the same then you really have a problem if not you have found your answer

Not sure what James's point was with the first caller...should Karim Khan also remain neutral as to the question of the crimes alleged, because it hasn't been judicially concluded? Fair enough for James to take that position as a journalist, but not clear on the logical leaps he makes with regards to the caller's position.

Teach your children to vote. Children aren't taught voting in school.

Companies abuse their employees too much and if your not desperate no one wants to do that, the employment problem is generally with employers and the way they operate this is even more so with franchises. The best and probably only option is to make it easier for people to make their own business and end huge coperations

Please, give the people time to say there say. James you like your voice.

TOP MAN James always fair and square

The lady talking about Egypts role at the Rafah crossing is ignorant. She thinks once the trucks cross from the Egyptian side then its smooth sailing? No. On the Gaza side of the border is where Israel is stopping the trucks and pretending to be inspecting them. And then leaving them for the settlers to come destroy the aid. Egypt opens the border but on the gaza side of the border Israel is stopping the trucks.

I welcome the opportunity to commend James Obrien!!! Brilliant

they broke the law in a limited and specific way

Who ever used/authorised Lavender, needs to be taken to the Hague.

James, love your program. I live in pure red, total abortion ban state of Tennessee, USA. Your description of the Tory party describes our republicans to a tea! They’re so childish that thy refuse to say Democratic Party. They think somehow by saying democrat party does damage to their opponents. I’m totally disgusted!🤬

Well do James you facts

Is this possible that you want jobs filled but you don't want to see the people doing the work more like a silent but separate work force

Israel doesn't let anyone leave Gaza unless Israel gives them permission like to go to Egypt or into Israel. Like, I dont understand how that is being free to move wherever. Yeah, people from Gaza (like the terrorists) might be able to sink out, but a normal citizen that doesn't have any family outside of Gaza will never step foot outside that 28-mile zone (I am not 100% sure on the size of the area). How can people say that they could just leave if they wanted to go someone other than just walking into the sea. I just want to make it clear what happened on October 7th was terrible and is still terrible that they have hostages, but saying that why are the hostages not the top priority at this point for Israel and the US. If Israel wants to keep this war going their number one goal should be to get them back and not to wipe Gaza off the map. The sad thing is the hostages have never been the top priority in BB's government.

Netanyahu is starving the hostages.

Only people with detached houses matter?

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I don't have much faith in that phrase, "the truth lies in between". Let's test it: (1) 'Brexit will have no downsides' (2) 'Brexit will ruin the economy' "Surely the truth lies in between those two poles"

Why wouldn't you notvwant this opportunity to prove your innocent. Because you're not.

Spineless people never take a stand

Israel joined China, Libya, Iraq, Qatar, Yemen and the USA as the only seven countries voting in opposition to the ICC's creation during negotiations of the Rome Statute in 1998.

When the international community was using observers when the "weapons of mass destruction" I think the observers lost a lot of cred in what they can do.

The new McCarthy era is upon us 😮

I think one of the problems with how England sees world war II is. It feels it won the war. " We won the war" It just rolls off the tongue doesn't it. It was Europe fighting together against evil within itself that won the war. There is no separation. And if there is, Russia probably did more than anyone. Not to mention America. England's role in the war was much less than we were taught at school as you say education. It's important because England sees itself as much more important in the world than it really is. That's very damaging for England. It doesn't affect the rest of the world. It just damages England.

You don’t need to try to tip toe around this James. It is objective fact that over the past 75 years that one party have caused more suffering and brutality than the other.

Who created Israel ? And with what right?

What they do in Israel is what they will do to us outside of Israel.

Even Israelis are crying out for the resignation of Netanyahu.

Many will be eating humble pie

Criminal, along with Hamas

Excellent Immigration discussion! We have the exact same dilemma in the USA. Over here, of course, it's the Republican party that's gone off the rails about immigration. They bang on about "doing it the right way". But then, their own party has removed a LOT of the legal and right ways to immigrate or seek assylum so what is a person to do? And they don't dare criticize me because I "did it the right way". 16 years of waiting for paperwork to come through. 16 years which would drive a normal American mad with waiting. Yes, I know my fellow citizens well by now. They can't even survive waiting for toilet paper to get back into supermarkets. I was lucky that it wasn't a pressing issue for our family. We grew up, waited patiently. Lived life as normal. I went through elementary, High School and College waiting. Then all that for me to age out of the system at 21. So where did that leave me? I had to file again under another category which took another 8 years. So don't anyone tell me now to "do it the right way". Some people are in dire circumstances and can't wait 24 years.

Unless Israel itself surrenders Netanyahu and the def minister, this will not happen. But leaders and government in charge change, and time will tell. Duterte's war on drugs in the Philippines next please.

Keep being fair James, love the show from Au land

One lawyer of Middle Eastern (likely Muslim) background filed an application, a Karim Khan. Im sure his objectivity is unimpeachable.

But no arrest warrant for the Hamas leader in Qatar