Blinken considers sanctions on ICC over Gaza war warrants

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed willingness to work with Congress on imposing sanctions against International Criminal Court officials over Gaza war arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. ICC prosecutor Karim Khan accused Israeli PM Netanyahu and others of war crimes. President Biden and opponents criticized the move, citing lack of ICC jurisdiction. Previous US sanctions on the ICC were lifted by Biden in 2021.


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