U.S. Senators Push Back Against ICC Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders

Senators Thune and Cotton advocate for sanctions against the ICC over its actions targeting Israeli officials.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials, alleging war crimes.
Senator John Thune, soon to be Senate Majority Leader, has threatened sanctions against the ICC if these warrants are not revoked.
A bipartisan bill supporting sanctions against the ICC has already passed in the House, with Thune and Senator Tom Cotton urging the Senate to follow suit.
The U.S. does not recognize the ICC's authority, and President Biden has expressed strong opposition to the court's actions.
Critics argue that the ICC's warrants unfairly equate Israeli leaders with Hamas terrorists, whose actions have also been condemned internationally.