US Fundamentally Rejects ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, Citing Lack of Jurisdiction

Nov 21, 2024, 04:07 PM

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, the United States firmly rejected the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. A White House spokesperson stated that the US "fundamentally rejects" the ICC's move, emphasizing that the court lacks jurisdiction over Israel. President Biden expressed deep concern, stating, "We remain deeply concerned by the prosecutor's rush to seek arrest warrants and the troubling process errors that led to this decision." The US is discussing next steps in coordination with partners, including Israel.