21-05-2024, 10:42 AM
Senior Republicans on Capitol Hill had threatened Khan, his senior officials and their families with reprisals if the ICC advanced arrest warrants for Israeli officials, and reports indicated that members in the House and Senate are working to formulate legislation to enact penalties.
"This outrageous decision is truly a slap in the face to the independent judiciary in Israel, which is renowned for their independence," said Sen. Lindsey Graham.
"I will feverishly work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle in both chambers to levy damning sanctions against the ICC," he added.
Unlike Torres, progressive Democrats lauded the prosecutor's action.
Sen. Bernie Sanders said the ICC prosecutor "is right to take these actions." "Without these standards of decency and morality, this planet may rapidly descend into anarchy, never-ending wars, and barbarism."
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-law...ls/3225369
"This outrageous decision is truly a slap in the face to the independent judiciary in Israel, which is renowned for their independence," said Sen. Lindsey Graham.
"I will feverishly work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle in both chambers to levy damning sanctions against the ICC," he added.
Unlike Torres, progressive Democrats lauded the prosecutor's action.
Sen. Bernie Sanders said the ICC prosecutor "is right to take these actions." "Without these standards of decency and morality, this planet may rapidly descend into anarchy, never-ending wars, and barbarism."
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-law...ls/3225369