Legislation passed the U.S. House imposing sanctions on the ICC, but the legislation was filibustered by Democrats in the Senate, where it has stalled.
"The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a purportedly noble entity that was at risk of being weaponized for political purposes, like almost every other international organization. It’s why the U.S., Israel, Russia, India, China, and numerous other nations refused to join.
"ICC jurisdiction is limited to investigating and prosecuting people from member states, but that has not stopped it from being used to investigate the U.S. conduct in Afghanistan. That action led to sanctions being imposed in 2020 during Trump’s first term, which were then revoked by Biden. Trump then revoked Biden’s revocation of sanctions soon after being sworn in.
"So contrary to what you might think from press accounts, U.S. sanctions on the ICC started with ICC conduct towards the U.S., not towards Israel.
"In November 2024, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and (former) Defense Minister Yoav Gallant relating to Gaza. I addressed those ICC actions and the possiblity of renewed sanctions on November 23, 2024, ICC Deserves To Be Gutted With Sanctions After Lawless Arrest Warrant For Bibi Netanyahu:" . . .
Human-rights lawyer Amal Clooney [actor George Clooney's wife] was part of a panel that recommended arrest warrants for senior Hamas and Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Below: These are YOUR people, Amal!
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