The United States said Monday it opposed the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into Israel's conduct in Gaza, amid reports that Israeli officials fear the Hague-based tribunal could soon issue arrest warrants.Neither the United States nor Israel is a member of the ICC.
But the ICC opened a probe in 2021 into Israel as well as Hamas and other armed Palestinian groups for possible war crimes in the Palestinian territories.
In addition to discussing the hostage situation and ceasefire negotiations, Biden and Netanyahu addressed the escalation of humanitarian assistance into Gaza. Plans to open new northern crossings this week were part of their deliberations, with emphasis placed on coordination with humanitarian organizations to ensure sustained and enhanced progress. - Newsx
In December 2023, during a conversation with Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated that Ukraine would be able to withstand more pressure from Russian missiles and drones by March or April.