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House Democrats' support grows for bill sanctioning ICC over Israel arrest warrants
Democratic support for a bill sanctioning the International Criminal Court ticked up Thursday as the House passed the measure a second time. Why it matters: The House voted to approve the same bill last year,
US House votes to sanction International Criminal Court over Israel
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Thursday to sanction the International Criminal Court to protest its issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister over Israel's campaign in Gaza.
US House passes bill to sanction ICC officials involved in issuing arrest warrant against Netanyahu
The bill which will impose the sanction is called the “Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act” and was passed by the lawmakers by an overwhelming majority
ICC sanctions become second House GOP bill to pass with Democrats’ support
The Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act comes out of House Republicans' staunch support of Israel in its war against Hamas, which has divided Democrats.
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US Congress votes to sanction ICC over Netanyahu arrest warrants
The vote was 243 to 140 in favour of the "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act," which would sanction any foreigner who investigates, arrests, detains or prosecutes US citizens or those of an allied country, including Israel, who are not members of the court.
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Can ICC sanctions get to 60 votes in the Senate?
Legislation imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court is expected to pass the House on Thursday with bipartisan support, but it remains unclear whether it can pick up sufficient Democratic backing in the Senate to meet the 60-vote threshold in the upper chamber.
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45 Democrats Vote With GOP to Pass Bill Sanctioning ICC Over Netanyahu Warrant
Republicans want to sanction the ICC simply because they don’t want the rules to apply to everyone,” one lawmaker said.
Johnson vows to put ICC prosecutor Karim Khan ‘back in his place’
The ICC is actually equating Israel and Hamas, even as Hamas still holds Israelis and American hostages. It is just absurd,” the House Speaker said.

Auschwitz, Netanyahu

Polish government says it will ensure representatives of Israel can visit Auschwitz safely
Poland's president wants Netanyahu cleared to visit for Auschwitz memorial despite ICC war crimes indictment
Poland's president wants Benjamin Netanyahu to be able to attend events marking 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz despite an ICC arrest warrant for the Israeli leader.
Polish president demands guarantee Netanyahu won’t be arrested at Auschwitz event
Arrest would likely keep Benjamin Netanyahu from attending an event commemorating 80 years since the liberation of Nazi Germany's death camp in Auschwitz.
US House passes bill to impose sanctions on ICC over Israeli PM Netanyahu, Gallant arrest warrants
According to Al Jazeera, 45 Democrats joined 198 Republicans in backing the bill, with no Republican opposition. The bill will now be considered by the Senate, which is under Republican control.
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US House votes to advance bill to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants
The legislation is in retaliation for the International Criminal Court seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu over Gaza.
House Democrats call on ICC to rescind arrest warrants for Israeli leaders
A group of House Democrats is urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to rescind arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and former defense minister as Congress is poised to potentially implement sanctions in response to the global court’s actions.