Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts to the ICC requesting arrest warrants for himself, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and top Hamas leaders. Netanyahu criticizes the ICC's decision, calling it outrageous and false. President Biden rejects the ICC's application for arrest warrants against Israeli officials, stating there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas.
Key Points
ICC chief prosecutor requests arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and top Hamas officials.
Netanyahu criticizes the ICC for alleged false symmetry between Israeli and Hamas officials.
President Biden stands with Israel and rejects allegations of genocide.
Netanyahu refutes allegations of starvation of Palestinian civilians by Israel.
Pros
President Biden rejects the ICC's application for arrest warrants against Israeli officials.
Netanyahu criticizes the ICC's decision, calling it false and dangerous.
Cons
ICC accuses Netanyahu and Gallant of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Congress is reviewing options to respond to the ICC's decision, including the possibility of sanctions.