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In a remarkable show of support, 93 nations have signed a joint statement pledging to safeguard the International Criminal Court (ICC) from political interference and intimidation. The statement follows reports of Israeli intelligence efforts to undermine the court and recent warnings from ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan about threats faced by the institution. The signatories, who are parties to the Rome Statute of the ICC, reaffirm their commitment to the court’s independence and impartiality. They vow to stand united against impunity and defend the principles enshrined in the Rome Statute. The move is seen as a strong message to countries, including Israel and the United States, who have sought to manipulate the court for political gains.

Actor George Clooney reportedly called the White House to defend his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney’s work with the International Criminal Court (ICC). Clooney’s call came after President Biden criticized the ICC for seeking an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Clooney’s wife worked on the case, and he was reportedly irked by the Biden administration’s initial support for sanctions against the ICC. President Biden is scheduled to attend a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles on Saturday evening, where he will be joined by George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and former President Barack Obama. The fundraiser is expected to raise millions for Biden’s re-election campaign.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert believes the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict should have ended months ago. He criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the conflict, stating that while the war was inevitable, Netanyahu’s rhetoric and actions have been unnecessary and counterproductive. Olmert also expressed concern about the lack of a political plan for the future of Gaza and the potential for further instability in the region.

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.

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has sought arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The move deepens Israel’s global isolation and exposes divisions in the West’s approach to the region.

In testimony before the Senate, Secretary of State Antony Blinken denounced the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for seeking the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and condemned Hamas for triggering the Gaza war. Despite expressing condolences for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Blinken emphasized that the gesture did not alter the administration’s view of his repressive actions. The hearing was repeatedly interrupted by protesters opposed to US policy toward Israel and its actions in Gaza.

Both Israel and Hamas have vehemently denounced a request by the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) prosecutor to issue arrest warrants for their leaders for alleged war crimes. The ICC’s prosecutor, Karim Khan, has accused both Israeli and Hamas leaders of committing crimes against humanity during the recent conflict in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli government has condemned the move as a ‘historical disgrace’ while Hamas has ‘strongly condemned’ it. The US, Israel’s key ally, and France have expressed support for the court’s independence. However, the ICC does not have the authority to enforce its warrants, and any arrests would depend on the cooperation of ICC member states.

US President Joe Biden has strongly condemned the International Criminal Court’s application for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, calling it “outrageous.” He reiterated his unwavering support for Israel in its ongoing conflict with Hamas, emphasizing that there is no comparison between the two entities. Biden’s statement follows the announcement by ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan that he had sought arrest warrants for both Israeli and Hamas leaders over alleged crimes during the conflict in Gaza. The US State Department also denounced the announcement, calling it “shameful” and reiterating that the ICC has no jurisdiction over this matter.

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.

Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney played a crucial role in advising the International Criminal Court (ICC) on issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. The warrants are reportedly related to alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the recent conflict in Gaza. Clooney, along with a panel of experts, concluded that there was sufficient evidence to support the warrants.