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US House votes to panelize ICC for its pursuit of charges against Israel
(MENAFN) The United States House of Representatives made a significant move on Tuesday, voting to penalize the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its pursuit of charges against Israeli leaders for alleged war crimes in Gaza. ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's efforts to obtain arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders have sparked controversy, particularly among American lawmakers.
Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, strongly condemned the ICC's actions, labeling them "unconscionable" given Israel's struggle against Hamas. The proposal to sanction the ICC passed with 247 votes in favor and 155 opposed, with Republicans and pro-Israel Democrats largely supporting it. However, Democrats aligned with President Joe Biden voted against the measure due to concerns about its broader sanctions implications.
The bill, sponsored by Texas Republican Chip Roy, outlines sanctions targeting ICC officials, including travel and financial restrictions. It grants the United States president unilateral authority to lift these sanctions if the court ceases investigations involving Americans or their allies or discontinues probes into protected individuals.
The decision by the United States House of Representatives reflects a deep-seated division over the ICC's role and authority, particularly regarding its jurisdiction in conflicts involving Israel and Palestine. Critics argue that the ICC's actions represent double standards, while supporters maintain that accountability for alleged war crimes must be pursued impartially.
Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, strongly condemned the ICC's actions, labeling them "unconscionable" given Israel's struggle against Hamas. The proposal to sanction the ICC passed with 247 votes in favor and 155 opposed, with Republicans and pro-Israel Democrats largely supporting it. However, Democrats aligned with President Joe Biden voted against the measure due to concerns about its broader sanctions implications.
The bill, sponsored by Texas Republican Chip Roy, outlines sanctions targeting ICC officials, including travel and financial restrictions. It grants the United States president unilateral authority to lift these sanctions if the court ceases investigations involving Americans or their allies or discontinues probes into protected individuals.
The decision by the United States House of Representatives reflects a deep-seated division over the ICC's role and authority, particularly regarding its jurisdiction in conflicts involving Israel and Palestine. Critics argue that the ICC's actions represent double standards, while supporters maintain that accountability for alleged war crimes must be pursued impartially.
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