Al-Baradei’s Latest Controversial Statement Sparks Outcry

Mohamed ElBaradei, former Director⁣ General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, sparked controversy with a ⁢recent statement addressing Arab governments’ positions⁣ regarding legal complaints against Israel at the⁢ International ⁣Criminal Court (ICC).

In a​ message posted on the social media platform X, ElBaradei highlighted widespread consensus ‍among governments, organizations, and experts ⁤that Israel has committed mass killings ‍and other crimes against humanity​ in ⁤Gaza.

He⁣ added that he has been ⁣following the stance of Arab states concerning South Africa’s‍ complaint against Israel at the ICC and other formal​ charges filed ther. ⁣ElBaradei⁣ observed that ⁣most countries joining or filing ⁢their⁢ own complaints ​against Israel-such as Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros, Djibouti, south Africa, Chile, and Mexico-are non-Arab nations. Simultaneously⁢ occurring, Arab states⁣ continue to regard themselves as custodians of the Palestinian issue.

ElBaradei concluded by stating: “I⁢ think that Arab governments fear being part of​ any ‌legal action ‌against israel. I hope I am ‌wrong!”