Fetterman says ‘F— that’ amid bipartisan backlash over arrest warrants targeting Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant

Bipartisan outrage has erupted following reports that the International Criminal Court’s Pre-Trial Chamber I has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The warrants were issued on charges of “crimes against humanity and war crimes,” as stated by the ICC.

In response to this controversial move, Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, a staunch supporter of Israel, took to social media to express his disbelief, stating, “No standing, relevance, or path. F— that,” accompanied by an Israeli flag emoji. The decision by the ICC has sparked widespread condemnation from both sides of the political aisle.

Representative Ritchie Torres of New York criticized the ICC for failing to consider the context of Israel’s military actions, particularly in response to the brutal Hamas terror attack on October 7, 2023. Torres emphasized that Israel was forced into a defensive position by Hamas’ heinous acts, including rape, murder, and kidnapping.

Torres accused the ICC of weaponizing international law and criminalizing self-defense, calling the decision to issue arrest warrants against Israeli leaders a dangerous precedent. He argued that the ICC’s actions ignore the true cause and context of the conflict, portraying Israel as the aggressor when it was, in fact, responding to Hamas’ unprovoked aggression.

In a show of solidarity, Representative Chip Roy of Texas called for an end to the ICC’s attacks on Israel and its leaders. He urged Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to stop blocking a vote on a bipartisan House-passed bill that would impose sanctions on the ICC for its actions.

Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina went a step further, labeling the ICC as a “dangerous joke” and calling for the U.S. Senate to take action and sanction the international body. Graham’s strong stance reflects the growing consensus among lawmakers that the ICC’s targeting of Israeli officials is unjust and unwarranted.

In conclusion, the bipartisan backlash against the ICC’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant underscores the broader concerns about the politicization of international law and the need to uphold the principles of justice and fairness. As the controversy continues to unfold, it is clear that the issue will remain a point of contention among lawmakers and advocates for Israel’s security and sovereignty.