House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) has called on President Biden to take action on the world stage to block reports of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) plans to issue arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It calls for the use of American influence.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in an impassioned statement on Monday that if true, the warrant would be “baseless and illegal” and would be a blow to U.S. national security.
“If the Biden administration does not object, the ICC will create and assume unprecedented powers to issue arrest warrants against American political leaders, American diplomats, and American military personnel,” he said. , thereby endangering the sovereignty of our country.”
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Chairman Mike Johnson called on President Biden to intervene following reports that the ICC plans to indict Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Getty Images)
“Rather than falsely targeting Israel, the ICC should pursue charges against Iran and its terrorist proxies, including Hamas, for engaging in horrific war crimes. “We must demand that all available means be used to prevent such abhorrent acts.” ”
Fox News Digital has asked the White House for a response.
State Department Deputy Spokesman Vidant Patel did not confirm or deny at a Monday press conference whether the United States was aware of the ICC’s reported plans, but told reporters, “This investigation… “Our position is clear. We remain aware of the ICC’s plans.” It has no jurisdiction over the situation in Palestine. ”
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Israeli soldiers near the Israel-Gaza border seen from southern Israel on Thursday, April 25. (AP/Leo Correa)
Israeli officials are concerned that the ICC is preparing an arrest warrant over Israel’s response to the October 7, 2023 attack by the terrorist group Hamas. new york times It was reported early Monday morning.
Israel has been accused of blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza while launching a ground invasion and air campaign to return Israeli hostages held by Hamas to their homeland. However, on the world stage, criticism of Israel is increasing over the harshness of its response.
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Israel is not a member of the ICC, but the Palestinian Authority is. (AP Photo/Peter DeJong, File)
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Like the United States, Israel is not a member of the ICC, but it recognized Palestinian territory in April 2015.
“Under my leadership, Israel will never accept any attempt by the ICC to undermine its inherent right to self-defense,” Netanyahu said in a statement on X Friday. “Threats to detain soldiers and officials of the only democratic state in the Middle East and the only Jewish state in the world are outrageous. We will not yield to them.”
“While the ICC will not influence Israel’s actions, it will set a dangerous precedent that threatens the soldiers and officials of all democracies in their fight against barbaric terrorism and wanton aggression.”
