 ICC'S ISOLATIONPresident Biden condemns ICC warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES The Biden administration’s anger over the decision was matched by bipartisan pushback in Congress and a furious response from Jewish groups By Marc Rod, Gabby Deutch President Joe Biden slammed the International Criminal Court on Monday after the body’s lead prosecutor announced plans to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, calling the warrants “outrageous.” The forceful condemnation by the Biden administration joined a bipartisan chorus in Washington that quickly criticized the move by the ICC. Biden called out ICC prosecutor Karim A. A. Khan for simultaneously issuing arrest warrants for the Israeli leaders and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. “Let me be clear: whatever this prosecutor might imply, there is no equivalence — none — between Israel and Hamas. We will always stand with Israel against threats to its security,” Biden said in a statement. You May Have MissedUNIVERSAL OUTRAGENetanyahu: ICC arrest warrants ‘outrageous’Israeli leaders, from left to right, across the board condemn ICC prosecutor’s recommendation to arrest Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leaders. PRIMARY PLAYBowman to appear at fundraiser with anti-Israel councilwoman in NYCCouncilwoman Shahana Hanif has faced criticism from constituents over her harsh stances against Israel and unwillingness to acknowledge growing antisemitism. Read more...       |
5.20.2024
President Biden condemns ICC warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant
