A US Senator and ally of President-elect Donald Trump, Lindsey Graham, has issued a warning to the UK and different nations about potential financial sanctions in the event that they help the Worldwide Felony Courtroom (ICC) in implementing arrest warrants in opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli protection minister Yoav Gallant. This comes after a press release from Downing Road advised that Netanyahu may face arrest if he enters the UK as a result of ICC warrant.The ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant over alleged struggle crimes dedicated in Gaza, sparking outrage amongst US Republicans, together with Senator Graham.”If you will assist the ICC as a nation and implement the arrest warrant in opposition to Bibi (Netanyahu) and Gallant… I’ll put sanctions on you as a nation,” Graham mentioned throughout an interview with Fox Information.Graham careworn that international locations aiding the ICC in arresting Israeli politicians would face financial penalties, particularly naming the UK, Canada, Germany, and France.“You’re gonna have to choose the rogue ICC versus America. I’m working with [Senator] Tom Cotton to cross laws as quickly as doable to sanction any nation that aids or abets the arrest of any politician in Israel. What they’re doing in Israel is attempting to stop a second Holocaust. So, to any ally—Canada, Britain, Germany, France—if you happen to attempt to assist the ICC, we’re gonna sanction you,” he mentioned.When requested concerning the penalty, Graham responded: “We must always crush your financial system as a result of we’re subsequent…Why can’t they go after Trump or every other American president?”Graham additional expressed his intent to collaborate with Trump and Congress on a powerful response.“Any nation or group that aids or abets this outrage ought to anticipate to fulfill agency resistance from the USA, and I look ahead to working with President Trump, his workforce, and my colleagues in Congress to craft a strong response,” he posted on X.The UK authorities has expressed its respect for the ICC’s independence and acknowledged its authorized obligations concerning the arrest warrants. Nevertheless, the UK’s opposition get together criticised the ICC’s determination, calling it “regarding and provocative,” in line with a The Impartial report.
