The Electronic Intifada: Netanyahu lobbied von der Leyen over genocide case, withholds letter

Israel is trying to keep secret its lobbying against a legal case aimed at halting the Gaza genocide.

Through a freedom of information request, I have established that Benjamin Netanyahu contacted Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission’s president, over the proceedings initiated last year by South Africa.

Israel’s embassy in Brussels has objected to the disclosure of the letter from the prime minister. To their shame, officials working for von der Leyen have accepted Israel’s demand.

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