House Speaker Mike Johnson, along with other U.S. officials, has strongly criticized the International Criminal Court's (ICC) reported plans to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior Israeli officials. Labeling the potential warrants as 'disgraceful' and 'lawless,' Johnson urged President Joe Biden to intervene. The ICC's actions have been described as undermining U.S. national security interests, with Johnson and others advocating for the U.S. to stand with Israel. This controversy follows amidst ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas, with accusations against Hamas of using civilians as human shields. Representative Desposito emphasized that the ICC should instead focus on Hamas leaders, criticizing their tactics. Additionally, there has been notable silence from Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken on this matter, contrasting with former President Trump's likely more confrontational stance towards the ICC.
The @SpeakerJohnson slams #ICC over consideration of arrests warrants for PM Netanyahu and Israeli officials, adding: “Such a lawless action by the ICC would directly undermine U.S. national security interests …if unchallenged by the Biden administration.” https://t.co/oyYM204IZV
Reports that ICC may issue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders waging justified war against Hamas terrorists is a disgrace. Our administration sanctioned the corrupt ICC. Biden should restore those sanctions immediately. America Stands With Israel!🇺🇸🇮🇱 https://t.co/uWPT5qf2RZ
House Speaker Mike Johnson said potential arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hauge against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials would be a "lawless action." https://t.co/nfQXFcv82a
ICC faces threats from Congress over Israeli arrest warrants / House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) issued a statement on Monday calling the reported warrants "disgraceful" and "lawless." https://t.co/DNK7ZtZvdj
Speaker Johnson condemns and warns the Terrorist-supporting ICC against issuing arrest warrants against PM Netanyahu and members of his cabinet. Biden and Blinken have said nothing. You can be sure President Trump wouldn’t put up with this. This rogue globalist court has our own… https://t.co/YUyJtMfEN9
Johnson urges Biden to intervene in ICC's reported plan for Netanyahu arrest warrant https://t.co/ohTiFkTYQL
A) Johnson: It is disgraceful that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is reportedly planning to issue baseless and illegitimate arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and other senior Israeli officials.
Any attempt by the ICC to arrest the democratically elected leadership of Israel is outrageous. The ICC should focus on apprehending the leadership of Hamas that is currently hiding in tunnels and using civilians as human shields. @POTUS: now is the time to stand with Israel…