Pentagon ‘fundamentally rejects’ ICC decision to issue arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The Pentagon has made it clear that it rejects the recent decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh emphasized during a press briefing that the U.S. \”fundamentally rejects\” the ICC’s decision and expressed concerns about the prosecutor’s haste in seeking arrest warrants.

The ICC charged Netanyahu and Gallant with \”crimes against humanity and war crimes,\” accusing them of using starvation as a method of warfare and targeting civilians. This move has sparked outrage and condemnation from various world leaders, including President Biden, who stated that there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas and pledged unwavering support for Israel’s security.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog also criticized the ICC’s decision, calling it a mockery of universal justice and accusing the court of ignoring Hamas’ use of human shields and terror attacks that triggered the conflict. Israel had attempted to block the ICC from issuing the arrest warrants, arguing that the court lacked jurisdiction over Israel. Despite these efforts, the ICC proceeded with its decision under the \”territorial jurisdiction of Palestine.\”

The ICC’s action comes shortly after Senate Majority Leader-elect John Thune threatened sanctions against the court if it moved forward with the arrest warrants. The U.S. does not officially recognize the ICC’s authority, and the Trump administration had previously opposed the court’s attempts to investigate alleged war crimes involving U.S. soldiers and the CIA. However, Biden’s administration reversed these sanctions upon taking office.

The rejection of the ICC’s decision by the Pentagon and other world leaders underscores the complexity and sensitivity of international conflicts and the challenges faced in pursuing justice and accountability. The ongoing tensions in the Middle East highlight the need for diplomatic efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.

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