International Criminal Court (ICC) and Israel

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Speaker Mike Johnson is calling on President Biden to block the International Criminal Court's reported plan to issue arrest warrants for top Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling it baseless and illegitimate. Israel is concerned about potential arrest warrants over its response to a terrorist attack by Hamas in 2023.

Key Points

  • Speaker Mike Johnson urges Biden administration to intervene
  • Israel concerned about ICC's actions over response to Hamas attack

Pros

  • Calling out potential baseless arrest warrants
  • Upholding U.S. national security interests

Cons

  • Potential threat to U.S. political leaders, diplomats, and military personnel
  • Controversial actions by Israel in response to Hamas attack