US to thwart International Criminal Court arrest warrants for Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces potential arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes in Gaza.
The Times of Israel reported that the Israeli government, in partnership with the US, is making a concerted effort to head off the warrants.
Netanyahu fears accusations of deliberately starving Palestinians.
Despite not recognizing ICC jurisdiction, Israel is concerned about potential repercussions.
The US, which is also not part of the ICC, opposes the investigation.
While the Biden administration supported ICC action against Putin, it has now intervened to shield Netanyahu.
Reports of impending ICC action have caused alarm among US conservatives.
Efforts to prevent warrants involve diplomatic maneuvers.