US Senators Warn ICC: Target Israel and Face Consequences
Twelve Republican Senators Threaten ICC Chief Prosecutor Over Possible Arrest Warrant for Israeli Officials
A recent article on the website Zeteo revealed a threatening letter sent by 12 Republican senators, including prominent names like Tom Cotton, Marco Rubio, and Ted Cruz, to ICC Chief Prosecutor Han. The letter addressed Attorney General Khan, warning him that issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and other Israeli officials would be seen as a threat to both Israel’s and the United States’ sovereignty.
The senators went on to threaten severe sanctions against the ICC Chief Prosecutor and his associates if they target Israel. They vowed to impose sanctions, restrict travel to the United States for Khan and his family, and warned, “You have been warned.”
The letter comes in response to allegations that Western countries, particularly the USA, are attempting to prevent the ICC from issuing an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged genocide in Gaza. Reports indicate that Netanyahu raised concerns with US President Joe Biden during a recent phone call, seeking help to prevent the potential arrest warrant.
Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi, are also reportedly on edge about the possibility of facing arrest warrants from the ICC. The news has sparked increased anxiety within the Israeli government, with Netanyahu urgently seeking support from the US to prevent any potential legal action.
As tensions continue to rise over the threat of arrest warrants for Israeli officials, the international community watches closely to see how the situation will unfold. The letter from the Republican senators serves as a stark warning to the ICC Chief Prosecutor, setting the stage for potential diplomatic clashes in the near future.
