Amal Clooney Influences Biden Aide Amid ICC Investigation

Actor George Clooney expressed his displeasure with President Biden’s criticism of the International Criminal Court (ICC) seeking an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a case worked on by his wife, Amal Clooney. Clooney reportedly contacted a top Biden aide to push back against the president’s dismissal of the ICC warrants. The ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has consulted with Amal Clooney and other legal experts before seeking warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli and Hamas leaders on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Biden administration initially considered sanctions against the ICC, which raised concerns for Clooney and her potential exposure to penalties. The situation unfolds ahead of Clooney’s scheduled appearance at a Biden re-election fundraiser.

Speaker Johnson to Invite Netanyahu to Address Congress Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

House Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to formally invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint meeting of Congress in the coming weeks. The invitation comes despite recent tensions between the Biden administration and Israel, including public breaks on issues such as the International Criminal Court’s warrants against Netanyahu and the Israeli military’s actions in Gaza.

Historical Highlights: Achievements and Landmarks on May 29

On May 29th, history witnessed several significant milestones and achievements. In 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made history by becoming the first individuals to conquer Mount Everest. This landmark moment marked a triumph in the realm of mountaineering and exploration. On the political front, Benjamin Netanyahu was elected as the first Prime Minister of Israel in a direct popular vote. This event signified a turning point in Israel’s democratic journey. Additionally, May 29, 1968, celebrated the victory of Dara Singh, an Indian wrestler who clinched the World Wrestling Championship in Mumbai, bringing pride to the nation in the sporting arena.

ICC’s Arrest Warrant Push Against Netanyahu, Hamas Leaders Draws Mixed Reactions

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) move to seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders over alleged war crimes during the Gaza conflict has drawn mixed reactions. While Senator Bernie Sanders supports the move, Republican lawmakers have criticized it as a gift to terrorists and a slap in the face to Israel. The ICC alleges that Netanyahu and others committed war crimes and crimes against humanity, including starvation of civilians and intentional attacks on civilians.

Biden slams ICC arrest warrant request for Israeli leaders amid war

US President Joe Biden has denounced the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor’s request for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, calling it “outrageous.” Biden said the move could harm efforts to secure a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also warned that the ICC’s application could jeopardize ongoing ceasefire talks.

Israel PM Rejects ICC Arrest Warrant Request, Compares Prosecutor’s Move to Antisemitism

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vehemently denounced the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor’s decision to seek arrest warrants against him and his defense minister. Netanyahu firmly rejected the comparison drawn between Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas, labeling it as a distortion of reality and a blatant act of antisemitism. He vowed that the attempt to hinder Israel’s self-defense efforts would be met with unwavering determination.

ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas Chief for Alleged War Crimes

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, along with Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, and other senior Hamas officials for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. The move has sparked outrage among Israel’s defenders in Washington, who argue that Israel, like the US, is not under ICC jurisdiction.

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