Ireland would arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, says Simon Harris

Asked if Mr Netanyahu would be arrested in Ireland, Mr Harris said on Friday: 'Yes, absolutely. We support international courts and we apply their warrants'

Taoiseach Simon Harris speaking to the media (Brian Lawless/PA)

Gardaí would arrest Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he arrived in Ireland, Taoiseach Simon Harris has said. 

It comes after the International Criminal Court issued warrants for Mr Netanyahu and former Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes in Gaza.