Why Is Benjamin Netanyahu Not Arrested
Netanyahu remains in office as Israel's Prime Minister because he maintains political control of a governing coalition and Israel's legal system has not prosecuted him.
International arrest warrants face practical enforcement barriers, as Netanyahu controls state security apparatus and Israel does not extradite its own citizens to the International Criminal Court.
Why Benjamin Netanyahu Is Not Arrested
Domestic Political Constraints
Netanyahu's coalition partners depend on his leadership for their ministerial positions and legislative power. Recent GeoGazet tracking shows his influence concentrated heavily on Israeli political signals (50 tracked signals) relative to external pressure, indicating domestic political priorities override international legal pressure.
International Legal Barriers
While the ICC issued arrest warrants, enforcement requires member state cooperation. Israel's non membership in the ICC and Netanyahu's control of security forces create a structural immunity. His current influence score of 50 out of 100 reflects this fragile but functional political position, sustained despite ongoing controversy over pre October 7 security failures and allegations of political opportunism documented in recent threat assessments.