Netanyahu is “surprised and disappointed” that Biden does not support imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court
The White House considered that imposing sanctions on this organization would not be the “correct approach.”»even if Joe Biden considered the request to issue arrest warrants against Israeli leaders “scandalous.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “Surprised and disappointed” He confirmed in an interview broadcast on Sunday, June 2, that the US administration does not support imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court, whose prosecutor general wants to issue an arrest warrant against him.
The White House estimated this week that this organization would not be punished “The right approach”even if President Joe Biden rules “scandal” Requesting arrest warrants against Israeli leaders. But Secretary of State Antony Blinken had previously indicated that the administration was open to working with Congress on a response to the ICC prosecutor's announcement.
“The United States said it would support the proposed sanctions laws.”
“The United States had announced that it would support (…) the proposed sanctions laws.”The Israeli Prime Minister said in a Sirius XM radio interview recorded on Wednesday, before Joe Biden announced a plan to end hostilities in Gaza.
“I thought this was the American position because there was a consensus within both parties (Republican and Democratic, editor's note) just a few days ago, according to which there would be a bill on imposing sanctions on the ICC if it continues.” (Seek) these orders“, he added. “And now you say there is a question mark, and frankly I am surprised and disappointed.”He said again.
“America is in danger”
“In fact, America is in danger, because if Israeli elected officials…are subject to arrest orders and Israeli soldiers are subject to arrest orders, the same thing will happen to your soldiers and your elected officials.”Benjamin Netanyahu fired.
Republican elected officials are seeking action against the International Criminal Court, whose Prosecutor Karim Khan has requested arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu, his defense minister, and three Hamas leaders for alleged crimes committed in the Gaza Strip and Israel.
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