The Biden administration would not support any arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court for Israeli officials over their war against Hamas.
“We do not support it,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said at Monday’s press briefing, referring to the ICC’s investigation. “We don’t believe they have the jurisdiction.”
Israel is not a member of the court, and neither is the United States, though any arrest warrants would limit their travel abroad and could serve as validation to Israel’s critics’ concerns. in a Telegram post. “While decisions made by the court in the Hague will not affect Israel’s actions, they will set a dangerous precedent that threatens soldiers and public figures.”
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