Reacting to the ICJ’s ruling, Senator Lindsey Graham expressed his strong disapproval, stating that the court “can go to hell.” He denounced the decision as “ridiculous” and emphasized that Israel should ignore it. The senator’s remarks come amid ongoing Israeli military operations in Rafah, a stronghold for Hamas, which has been accused of using civilians as human shields and targeting innocent lives.
Graham’s criticism extends to the International Criminal Court (ICC) as well. The senator pointed out that the ICC had previously threatened to prosecute U.S. forces for their actions in Afghanistan. He warned that if the ICC’s approach towards Israel is allowed to stand, America could become a target for similar actions in the future.
Graham’s stance is not isolated. He has been actively engaging with members of both parties in the Senate and House to potentially impose sanctions on the ICC for its decision to seek arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, along with Hamas leaders. The senator believes that such actions are unjustified and could have far-reaching implications for international justice and the protection of human rights.
