ICC, Senate and Democrat

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 Democrats block ICC sanctions bill
Senate Democrats blocked consideration of legislation sanctioning the International Criminal Court for issuing arrest warrants against Israeli leaders after failing to reach an agreement with Republicans to narrow the legislation.
US Senate Blocks Bill to Impose Sanctions on International Criminal Court
Legislation that would have imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court in protest of its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister was blocked in the U.
Senate Democrats Squash GOP-Led ICC Sanctions Bill
The Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act would have inflicted visa bans and financial restrictions on ICC-affiliated officials.
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
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.

Hamas, Israel and Gaza

Netanyahu skips Auschwitz ceremony amid ICC arrest concerns and criminal trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu missed the ceremony celebrating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz ...
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ICC issues arrest warrants against Israel's PM and others
The ICC only prosecutes cases when domestic law enforcement authorities cannot or will not investigate. Israel and its major ally, the United States, are not members of the court. Hamas has been ...
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Taliban slams possible ICC arrest warrant, says court should go after Israel and US
Kabul accuses court of trying to 'impose a particular interpretation of human rights' after chief prosecutor says Taliban ...
ICC prosecutor sees 'no real effort' by Israel to probe alleged Gaza war crimes
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan has defended his decision to bring war crimes allegations against Israel's ...
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Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire Framework
The agreement will free dozens of hostages kidnapped by Hamas as well as Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. In November, ...
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Hostage’s father meets with ICC prosecutor in bid to pressure Netanyahu to end war
Yehuda Cohen, father of Nimrod Cohen, said to discuss using arrest warrant for PM as leverage to ensure that ...
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Israeli Tavor rifles in hands of elite Hamas fighters as captive soldiers released
Tavor rifles prominently featured on podium set up at Palestine Square in Gaza City to hand over 4 female Israeli soldiers - ...
In ‘Hail Mary’ move, ICC prosecutor files surprise application as Senate set to vote on sanctioning court
As the ICC prosecutor files applications for warrants against the Taliban, the Senate is set to vote on sanctions in bill ...