The American news website Axios reported the collapse of discussions in the US Senate regarding sanctions against the International Criminal Court, according to Al-Qahira Al-Ikhbariya.
White House spokeswoman Karin Jean-Pierre stated that it is not within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court to issue judgments against Israeli officials.
Jean-Pierre reiterated that the United States’ position regarding the International Criminal Court investigation remains unchanged, saying, “We do not support it and believe it is not within its jurisdiction.”
The International Criminal Court issued a warning to individuals threatening retaliation against it or its staff, stating that such threats, even if not carried out, could constitute an attack on the administration of justice and may constitute a crime against the Court.
In a statement previously published on the Twitter platform, Prosecutor Karim Khan’s office today emphasized that all attempts to obstruct, intimidate, or inappropriately influence Court staff must cease immediately, noting that such threats or retaliation against the Court constitute violations of international law, which prohibits such actions.
According to two sources familiar with the discussions speaking to Axios, discussions between Senate Democrats and Republicans regarding potential sanctions on the International Criminal Court have reached a deadlock.
Axios further noted that the “lack of resolution” between the parties in the Senate could spell the end for any chance of passing legislation related to the International Criminal Court before Congress.
The website also pointed out that Republicans have used discussions on imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court to highlight internal divisions within the Democratic Party regarding Israel.
The “Anti-International Criminal Court Act,” which also requires Senate approval, would prohibit International Criminal Court officials involved in the case from entering the United States, in addition to revoking their visas and those of their families, and restricting any real estate transactions for them, among other measures.
It is worth mentioning that in May, the International Criminal Court requested the issuance of an arrest warrant against Netanyahu and Gantz on charges of committing war crimes in the Gaza Strip, along with three leaders of the Hamas movement.
