Moreover, the Biden administration is “working with Israel and other countries to provide diplomatic, legal, and other support as part of our ongoing efforts to oppose actions that seeks to isolate or delegitimize Israel,” Jean-Pierre added.
The ICC’s arrest warrants endanger Israel and threaten international peace and security. The court’s assault on Israel’s leaders makes it more difficult for Israel to defend itself against its genocidal enemies and undermines the international laws of war that protect civilians in armed conflict. The ICC’s unjust actions also harm the cause of international justice by discrediting the court as a politically biased institution that ignores the truth and distorts the law to advance the agenda of Israel’s enemies.
Israel and its allies must vigorously oppose the ICC’s arrest warrants and work to hold the court accountable for its gross abuses of power. The Biden administration’s rejection of the ICC’s actions is a positive step, but more must be done to ensure that the court does not further undermine international law and the cause of justice.
Ultimately, the ICC’s arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant are a travesty of justice and a stain on the reputation of the court. Israel and its allies must stand together to reject these baseless accusations and defend the right of all nations to defend themselves against terrorism and aggression.
The credibility of the prosecutor and his investigation has been called into question in a recent development involving arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). While some ICC-member liberal democracies are standing behind the ICC, others are expressing reservations.
According to a report by the Epoch Times, the European Union’s foreign policy chief has reminded member states of their obligation to enforce the warrants. However, some U.S. allies, including Canada, Belgium, and France, have expressed their readiness to comply. France, on the other hand, has recently changed its stance, stating that Israeli officials have immunity from ICC prosecution as Israel is not an ICC member.
Earlier this year, a group of twelve Republican senators, including prominent figures like Tom Cotton and Marco Rubio, warned the ICC against issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israelis. The senators argued that such actions would be illegitimate and lacking legal basis, leading to severe sanctions against the ICC.
The senators pointed out that the arrest warrants would violate the Rome Statute, which prohibits the ICC from jurisdiction over nation-states with capable judiciaries to prosecute war crimes allegations against their own officials. They also highlighted the selective nature of the prosecution, noting that other world leaders accused of similar crimes had not been targeted.
Furthermore, the senators emphasized that neither Israel nor the United States are ICC members, and therefore outside of the court’s jurisdiction. They warned that any arrest warrants issued against Israeli leaders would be seen as a threat to both Israeli and U.S. sovereignty.
Looking ahead, it is expected that the new Republican Senate majority, along with key figures like Sen. Cotton and Secretary of State Rubio, will impose penalties on the ICC to protect U.S. interests. This action would not only support Israel, facing threats from Iran, but also uphold nation-state sovereignty and prevent the misuse of international law.
This development underscores the complex dynamics at play in the international legal arena and the importance of upholding principles of justice and sovereignty. The original article was published by RealClearPolitics and provides valuable insights into the ongoing debate surrounding the ICC’s actions.
