Speaker Johnson plans sanctions on ICC officials over arrest warrants

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) plans legislation to sanction ICC officials over arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan seeks warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, Sinwar, and Haniyeh for war crimes. Johnson aims for bipartisan support and sanctions against those involved. U.S. and Israel are not ICC members. Secretary of State Blinken supports action against the ICC. Bipartisan criticism in the U.S. includes President Biden and Democratic leaders.


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