The International Criminal Court (ICC) dictated arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuand his former Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallantaccused of carrying out war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. The decision generated repercussions throughout the world and, from the United States, they reported that “categorically” reject the decision.
“The United States has been clear that the ICC has no jurisdiction in this matter“said a spokesperson for the National Security Council. From our country, President Javier Milei also opposed the ICC decision.
The United States supported Israel after the ruling of the International Criminal Court
The ICC decision describes Netanyahu and Gallant as those most responsible for the war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the Gaza Strip since at least October 8 of last year. On the other hand, the judges also approved the arrest warrant for Mohammed Deif, senior Hamas official.
“We feel extremely worried for the Prosecutor’s decision to issue arrest warrants and for the disturbing procedural errors that led to this decision. The United States has been clear that the ICC has no jurisdiction in this matter“said a spokesperson for the National Security Council quoted by the AFP news agency.
For his part, Joe Biden also criticized the prosecutor and expressed his support for Israel’s right to defend against Hamas.
The decision makes Netanyahu and the others suspects wanted internationally and can complicate efforts to negotiate a ceasefire to end the 13-month conflict. However, its practical implications could be limited, since both Israel and the United States, They are not members of the court.
For its part, Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders They strongly condemned the arrest warrants issued by ICC chief Karim Khan. Tel Aviv officials called the decision shameful and anti-Semitic. On the Hamas side they also criticized the judges’ decision.
Javier Milei questioned the arrest order against Benjamín Netanyahu
In line with the statements of the United States, Javier Milei rejected the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against the Prime Minister of Israel and his former Minister of Defense. The Argentine president used his social networks to express his deep disagreement with the resolution and stated: “It ignores Israel’s legitimate right to defend itself against constant attacks by terrorist organizations such as Hamas and Hezbollah.”.
“Israel faces brutal aggression, inhumane hostage-taking, and the release indiscriminate attacks against its population. “Criminalizing the legitimate defense of a nation while omitting these atrocities is an act that distorts the spirit of international justice,” the President declared.
“Argentina stands in solidarity with Israelreaffirms its right to protect its people and demands the immediate release of all hostages,” added the official statement from Argentina. And he concluded: “We call on the international community to condemn the actions of Hamas and Hezbollah“, defend the sovereignty of Israel and act with justice and impartiality in the search for lasting peace in the region,” concluded the Argentine president.
Source: Ambito
