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 @ISIDEWITHNewsIsraelPresidentIsraeli Palestinian ConflictIranWhite HouseBenjamin NetanyahuHumanitarian Aid•••2wks ago

Netanyahu tells Biden he's worried about possible ICC arrest warrants

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Biden Sunday to help prevent the International Criminal Court from issuing arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials in connection with the war in Gaza, two Israeli officials told Axios.

Israeli officials have grown increasingly concerned over the last two weeks that the ICC is preparing to issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Israel Defense Forces chief of staff Herzi Halevi.

The officials said Netanyahu expressed his concern to Biden in a phone call on Sunday, where the two leaders also discussed hostage negotiations, Israel's defense against Iran's missile attack, and the need to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, according to a White House readout.

The ICC, which is based in The Hague, Netherlands, has been investigating possible war crimes by both Israeli forces and Palestinian militants dating back to the 2014 Israel-Hamas war.U.S. officials said they do not have a clear indication whether the ICC is going to issue arrest warrants, but said the prosecutor's office is under pressure from NGOs and several ICC member states to do so.

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 @ZestfulHeronWorking Family from Georgia commented…2wks2W

Once again, the US is a human shield against the Israel regime being held accountable for war crimes.

 @P4rtisanCrackersPatriot from Utah commented…2wks2W

Biden should never have removed Trump's sanctions on the ICC.

 @DrearyR3publicRepublican from California commented…2wks2W

Have they issued warrants for Hamas leadership yet?

 @S0v3reignPatGreen from New York disagreed…2wks2W

Why? Has Hamas been selling spyware to the Sinaloa drug cartels like Netanyahu and IDF are?

Or spying on Spain and Poland?

Or spying on behalf RNC?

 @JubilantNominationRepublican from Maryland commented…2wks2W

What would be the point of the ICC if War Criminals can just ask to avoid arrest warrants.

 @E1ectionMuesliDemocrat from Texas agreed…2wks2W

The US, India, Israel and other nations do not even recognize the ICC.

 @LeftLeaningWalrusDemocrat from Missouri commented…2wks2W

This is stupid.

The fact that out in the open politics can affect who gets issued a warrant, just shows how bankrupt the court is, and the weight its warrants should hold.

 @RadiantVicunaDemocrat from Illinois commented…2wks2W

This is stupid.

The fact that out in the open politics can affect who gets issued a warrant, just shows how bankrupt the court is, and the weight its warrants should hold.

 @Feder4l1stLilyDemocrat from Vermont commented…2wks2W

This is stupid.

The fact that out in the open politics can affect who gets issued a warrant, just shows how bankrupt the court is, and the weight its warrants should hold.

 @Gr4ssrootsJohnnyGreen from Louisiana commented…2wks2W

Because Netanyahu has done so much for the United States. Anyway, if you can't do the time, don't do the crime.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2wks2W

If a leader you supported was accused of war crimes, how would it change your perception of their leadership and decisions?

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How important is it for global leaders to hold each other accountable for actions that might be considered war crimes?

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Should the potential consequences for leaders influence decisions made during wartime or conflicts?

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Do you think international courts, like the ICC, should have the power to arrest leaders from sovereign nations?

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How would you feel if a leader from your country was potentially facing arrest by an international court for actions taken during a conflict?

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