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

Nov 21, 2024, 03:33 PM

The United States has fundamentally 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 President Biden is deeply concerned by the prosecutor's rush to seek arrest warrants and cited troubling process errors leading to the decision. The US has been clear that the ICC lacks jurisdiction over the situation involving Israel. The administration is discussing next steps in coordination with partners, including Israel.