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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.

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders. The move comes amid a new Israeli offensive in central Gaza, despite warnings from the U.S. about the risk of mass casualties.

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has called for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior Israeli officials for alleged violations of the Genocide Convention under international law. Tlaib accuses Israel of committing a genocide in Rafah, linking the U.S. to the attack due to its funding. Despite Tlaib’s request, 12 U.S. senators have warned that any actions against Netanyahu and Israeli officials would result in severe sanctions.