US Opposes ICC Investigation into Israel’s Gaza Offensive Amid Arrest Warrant Fears

The United States has declared its opposition to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Israeli officials reportedly expressed concerns that the Hague-based tribunal could issue arrest warrants. However, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasized that the US does not support the investigation, questioning the ICC’s jurisdiction. The New York Times reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be among those potentially charged. The ICC’s probe extends to hostilities since Hamas’s 2021 attacks, investigating potential war crimes by both Israel and Hamas. Despite not being members of the ICC, both the US and Israel oppose the investigation, with Israeli officials condemning it as an attempt to undermine their right to self-defense.

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