

ICC warrant for Netanyahu. West freaks out
6 snips Nov 23, 2024
The podcast dives into the recent ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a senior Hamas leader, stirring bipartisan backlash in the U.S. The discussion spotlights the ICC's credibility crisis and its inconsistent jurisdiction, especially compared to actions against leaders like Putin. Delving into the political paradox, it explores implications of international law and changing attitudes toward the ICC. Strategies like funding cuts and sanctions by the U.S. are examined, raising questions about consistency and long-term effects on international relations.
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ICC Warrant Hypocrisy
- The ICC's arrest warrant for Netanyahu angered the US, revealing their hypocrisy.
- This is because they supported the ICC's warrant against Putin, creating a precedent.
ICC's Downfall
- The ICC's decision to issue an arrest warrant for Netanyahu has angered powerful governments.
- This marks the beginning of the end for the ICC, as these governments will work to destroy it.
Questionable Jurisdiction
- The ICC's case against Putin, particularly involving child abduction allegations, is questioned.
- Russia's non-signatory status to the Rome Statute further complicates the ICC's jurisdiction.