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Senate Threatens Sanctions Against ICC Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrant

Benjamin Netanyaho

South Dakota Republican Sen. John Thune has issued a stern warning to the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding its pursuit of an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Thune, who is set to become the Senate Majority Leader in 2025, threatened to impose sanctions on the ICC if it does not drop the application for the arrest warrant.

The ICC had recently sought arrest warrants against Netanyahu, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas terrorists for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity following attacks in October 2023. Thune's stance aligns with a bill introduced by Sen. Tom Cotton, which calls for sanctions against prosecutors targeting U.S., Israeli, or allied citizens wrongfully.

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