US Senate Democrats block bill to sanction international court over Israel
U.S. Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a Republican-led effort to sanction the International Criminal Court in protest of its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister over Israel's campaign in Gaza.
Thune urges Democrats to vote yes on ICC sanctions bill
On the Senate floor, the majority leader said the ‘illegitimate targeting of a key U.S. ally should concern all of us,’ and warned the ICC could target American soldiers next
Democrats Block Bill to Impose Sanctions on International Criminal Court Officials
The failed Senate vote was a setback for the bill, which aims to punish the court for its decision to prosecute top Israeli officials for war crimes based on the military offensive in Gaza.
ICC sanctions bill fails to advance in Senate over Democratic opposition
The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a House-passed bill to sanction International Criminal Court officials for the court’s arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over military actions in the Gaza Strip.
Senate Dems block ICC sanctions bill in Schumer-urged show of unity
Senate Democrats blocked a bill sanctioning the International Criminal Court on Tuesday after Republicans rejected changes addressing their concerns. Why it matters: The vote is a show of unity from Senate Democrats and is their first concrete action since President Trump's inauguration to thwart the GOP agenda.
Senate Democrats block GOP’s ICC sanctions bill
Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked Republicans from advancing legislation to sanction the International Criminal Court, arguing the bill had sweeping consequences on allies and American businesses. Republicans failed to get the 60 votes needed to move the bill forward,
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US Senate Set to Vote on Sanctions against ICC over Israel War Crimes Warrants
The US Senate is voting on a bill to sanction the ICC, raising concerns about international justice and accountability.
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ICC Chief: Israel Failing to Make ‘Real Effort’ in Investigating Gaza War Crimes
The ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan says Israel has made "no real effort" to investigate war crimes allegations against Benjamin ...
Netanyahu denounces ICC as antisemitic in Holocaust memorial post
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