More actions by a Republican Congress that knows Biden can ignore them completely. When they can make a difference, the Deep State controlled House does nothing as ordered.
On Tuesday, the U.S. House passed a Republican-led bill targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC) following a recommendation by the court’s chief prosecutor to charge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with war crimes. The bill, known as the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, was spearheaded by Rep. Chip Roy of Texas and passed with a 247 to 155 vote. The bill drew bipartisan support, with 42 Democrats joining Republicans, despite opposition from the White House.
ISRAEL’S GENOCIDE CONTINUES… meanwhile the USA sanctions the ICC for issuing arrest warrants on Netanyahu & other perpetrators
Tragic scenes at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital this morning following the Israeli massacres against children and families in the central Gaza Strip. pic.twitter.com/XvsRFTF2C6
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This legislation mandates sanctions and visa restrictions against any individuals associated with the ICC involved in prosecutions against the U.S., Israel, or any U.S. allies not party to the ICC. The move comes shortly after ICC prosecutor Karim Khan filed for arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing “reasonable grounds to believe” they were responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, including starvation of civilians and attacks against civilian populations.
Khan also sought arrest warrants for Hamas leaders Yehya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif, and Ismail Haniyeh, accusing them of being responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Israeli civilians and other serious crimes.
BREAKING: 42 House Dems defy Biden, vote for ICC sanctions in response to Netanyahu threatshttps://t.co/GUYmpzt2aG
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Netanyahu responded to the ICC’s actions in an interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America,” calling the court’s initiative “absurd” and a “hit job,” and criticizing the charges as “fallacious” and damaging to the ICC’s reputation.
The ICC’s actions received widespread criticism across the U.S. political spectrum. President Joe Biden condemned the court’s move against Israeli leaders, emphasizing that there is “no equivalence between Israel and Hamas.” Despite this, the White House expressed deep concern over the ICC’s actions but opposed the legislation passed by the House. The White House statement highlighted that there are more effective methods to defend Israel and promote international justice, and expressed readiness to collaborate with Congress on alternative strategies.
SHOCKING: Democrats colluded with the House Republicans and passed a controversial bill sanctioning the ICC for seeking to prosecute Netanyahu for war crimes. pic.twitter.com/G18Qy69rC8
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Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the need for action against the ICC’s investigations, urging President Biden to acknowledge the threat posed by these inquiries and the necessity for sanctions in response.
The United States and Israel do not recognize the jurisdiction of the ICC, reinforcing the complex geopolitical implications surrounding the court’s recent decisions and the U.S. legislative response. Joe Biden and the powers behind him want the ICC recognized and are currently working on pushing such legislation.
Major Points
- The U.S. House passed a Republican-led bill to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) after it sought to charge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with war crimes.
- The bill, known as the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, requires sanctions and visa restrictions on individuals associated with the ICC involved in prosecutions against the U.S., Israel, or its allies.
- ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan filed for arrest warrants against Netanyahu and others, citing their alleged involvement in war crimes in Gaza.
- The legislation saw bipartisan support, with 42 Democrats joining Republicans in a 247 to 155 vote, despite opposition from the White House.
- The White House opposed the bill, advocating for more effective ways to defend Israel and promote international justice, while emphasizing readiness to work with Congress on alternative solutions.
James Kravitz – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
