International Criminal Court - Face Off

Republican Lawmakers Face Off Against International Criminal Court

Republican lawmakers are upping their public campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC) in light of reports the former is considering issuing arrest warrants for Israel officials.

The ICC is an international tribunal designed to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression.

Neither the US nor Israel accept the jurisdiction of the ICC, which has been accepted by 124 states.

ICC prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan has been investigating Israeli and Hamas actions in Palestinian Territories.

US Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) joined Representatives Chip Roy (R-TX), Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and 23 other Republican Representatives to introduce legislation imposing sanctions on the ICC.

“Our legislation sends a clear message to the International Criminal Court,” said Representative Mast. “We may not recognize you, but you sure as hell will recognize what happens when you target America or its allies.”

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ICC Leaders:
• President--Tomoko Akane
• First Vice-President--Rosario Salvatore Aitala
• Second Vice-President--Reine Alapini-Gansou
• Prosecutor--Karim Ahmad Khan
• Registrar--Osvaldo Zavala Giler