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Israel’s war on Gaza: Rights groups urge Biden to oppose threats to ICC

US President Joe Biden said it is 'outrageous' that the ICC's chief prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over alleged war crimes in Gaza [File: Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters]

Human rights groups are urging US President Joe Biden’s administration to oppose threats against the International Criminal Court (ICC) after its chief prosecutor’s decision to seek arrest warrants against Israeli officials drew ire in Washington.

In a letter to Biden that was made public on Thursday, more than 100 organisations from around the world called on the US government to “oppose any legislative efforts to undermine the ICC”.

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