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US Congress Drafting Bill Against ICC if Warrants Issued to Israeli Officials - Reports

WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - US lawmakers are drafting legislation designed to retaliate against the International Criminal Court should it issue arrest warrants to senior Israeli officials over alleged war crimes in Gaza, Axios reported.
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The report said on Monday that the legislation could include sanctions against certain ICC officials.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly asked President Joe Biden to intervene to try to block any potential arrest warrants against Israeli officials.
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ICC May Issue Arrest Warrants for Israel's Netanyahu, Gallant This Week - Reports
Earlier in the day, the White House said the ICC has no jurisdiction and does not support its investigation.
Earlier on Monday, US media reported, citing an Israeli official familiar with the matter, that the ICC may issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and other senior officials as early as this week.
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