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Senator Lindsey Graham Proposes Sanctions on Canada, Britain, Germany, France for Supporting ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Nov 23, 2024, 06:28 AM

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has announced plans to introduce legislation that will impose sanctions on any country that cooperates with the International Criminal Court (ICC) following its issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Graham emphasized that the sanctions would target allies such as Canada, Britain, Germany, and France, warning that their economies would be severely impacted if they assist the ICC. This move has sparked a call from several senators, including John Thune and Lindsey Graham, for the Senate to take action against the ICC, deeming its arrest warrants as unlawful and dangerous. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has also been urged to bring a bill to the floor, with the new Senate Republican majority prepared to act if he does not.