Flight tracking data revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s official aircraft crossed the airspace of three International Criminal Court member states during his recent journey to Washington, despite an active arrest warrant against him.

According to FlightRadar data, Netanyahu’s plane, known as “Wing of Zion,” flew over Greece, Italy, and France on February 10, 2026, while traveling from Ben Gurion Airport to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. All three countries are signatories to the Rome Statute and ICC member states legally obligated to comply with court decisions.

The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu on November 21, 2024, charging him with war crimes and crimes against humanity related to military operations in Gaza. The warrant also targeted former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Despite their legal obligations under the Rome Statute, none of the three European countries closed their airspace to Netanyahu’s aircraft. The route mirrored a previous trip taken in late December when Netanyahu traveled to meet Trump.

The Israeli military campaign in Gaza, which began in October 2023, has resulted in over 72,000 Palestinian casualties and the destruction of approximately 90 percent of civilian infrastructure, according to recent reports. The ceasefire agreement that took effect in October 2025 aimed to end the two-year conflict.

Netanyahu’s travel patterns have evolved since the warrant’s issuance. During his September trip to the UN General Assembly in New York, his aircraft avoided French airspace entirely, adding several hours to the journey by routing through Gibraltar. However, his recent flights suggest a calculated assessment that these specific European allies will not enforce the ICC warrant.

The situation highlights tensions between international law obligations and diplomatic realities. While Article 89 of the Rome Statute requires member states to arrest and surrender wanted individuals, legal complexities regarding airspace jurisdiction and sovereign immunity for state aircraft create enforcement challenges.