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