UK faces rift with US over ICC warrant for Netanyahu


UK faces rift with US over ICC warrant for Netanyahu

PM signals compliance with ICC warrant

Downing Street has indicated that the UK would comply with an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he were to visit the country, risking a potential rift with the US.

Trump allies react with fury

Senior allies of former President Donald Trump have expressed anger over the ICC judgment, with Republican Senator Lindsey Graham threatening consequences for countries that follow ICC directives.

Labour criticized for stance

Labour leader Keir Starmer was warned that pandering to the ICC could strain UK-US relations, especially as the US is not a member of the ICC. Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick criticized Labour's position as risking key international relationships.

Reactions from world leaders

Foreign leaders, including Austrian Prime Minister Alexander Schallenberg and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, have condemned the ICC decision, calling it biased and unacceptable.


UK faces rift with US over ICC warrant for Netanyahu

Home Secretary's response

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper refrained from commenting on whether she would approve of Mr. Netanyahu's arrest in the UK, emphasizing the independence of the ICC and respecting its decisions.