U.S. House votes to sanction international court over warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials
SUMMARY
The House voted 247-155 to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) for issuing arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and other officials for 'war crimes' in the conflict against Hamas. The sanctions bill, unlikely to pass in the Senate, faces opposition from President Biden's administration despite criticizing the ICC's actions. The ICC charges include alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes by both Israeli and Hamas leaders. While some U.S. allies defend the ICC, House Speaker Mike Johnson called for punishing the ICC. Netanyahu condemned the ICC's decision and is set to address Congress soon.
