The House recently passed a bill targeting officials at the International Criminal Court for attempting to charge Israeli leaders with war crimes. The bill would force President Biden to impose restrictions on those involved in the investigation. Despite bipartisan anger, the bill passed with some Democrats crossing party lines. Representative Chip Roy emphasized the importance of preventing the court from overstepping its jurisdiction. The move by the ICC prosecutor has faced criticism for equating Israeli leaders with Hamas terrorists. While there is bipartisan disapproval of the prosecutor’s actions, Democrats opposed the bill, preferring a different approach to address the issue. Representative Meeks argued that sanctions may not be effective in changing the ICC’s actions. The debate continues on how best to respond to the ICC’s controversial decision. Source: www.nytimes.com
