US House Approves Sanctions Against ICC Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrants
The bipartisan bill targets officials of the International Criminal Court after it issued arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and former defense minister.
- The House passed the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act in a 243-140 vote, with 45 Democrats joining Republicans in support of the measure.
- The bill imposes sanctions on ICC officials or entities involved in prosecuting U.S. citizens or allies, including Israel, over actions in the Gaza conflict.
- Republicans argue the ICC lacks jurisdiction over Israel and accuse the court of equating Israel's military actions with those of Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist group.
- The legislation now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate, where Majority Leader John Thune has promised a swift vote before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
- Human rights groups have criticized the bill, warning it undermines international accountability and risks harming victims' access to justice globally.
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