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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.

House lawmakers are collaborating on a bipartisan response to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) recent request for arrest warrants against Hamas and Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The lawmakers aim to address concerns over the ICC’s perceived political motivations and lack of jurisdiction in this matter.

During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, anti-Israel agitators interrupted Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s testimony regarding the department’s budget request. The protesters voiced accusations of human rights violations and chanted slogans, leading to their removal from the hearing room by Capitol police. Secretary Blinken expressed concern over the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to pursue arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, emphasizing its potential to hinder peace negotiations.

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 has expressed concern that the International Criminal Court (ICC) may issue arrest warrants for its government officials over alleged war crimes committed during the Gaza conflict. The ICC is investigating the conflict, which began with a Hamas cross-border attack on Israel in October, and Israel’s subsequent military offensive. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has warned of a potential wave of antisemitism if arrest warrants are issued, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that any such decisions would not affect Israel’s actions but would set a dangerous precedent. The ICC has jurisdiction over potential war crimes committed by both Hamas and Israeli forces. However, Israel is not a member of the ICC and does not recognize its authority. The U.S., a close ally of Israel, has also stated that the ICC has no jurisdiction in this situation and does not support its investigation.