Benjamin Netanyahu
House Speaker Mike Johnson calls the prospective warrants “disgraceful,” “lawless,” warns the ICC could issue them against American diplomats and military personnel.
New terms conveyed to mediator Egypt include a willingness to discuss the “restoration of sustainable calm” in Gaza.
Diplomatic efforts to thwart Chief Prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan’s move have reportedly failed.
“The release of the hostages is the top priority for us,” said Israel Katz.
The Florida senator declared his strong support for Israel and noted the threat from radical groups in the United States.
“We will bring it [Hamas] more painful blows; it will happen soon,” said the Israeli premier.
“This holiday is different, because ‘they rose up against us to destroy us.’ This is a very tangible thing,” said the premier ahead of Passover.
According to reports, an emergency meeting was convened at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The program will see investment in housing, infrastructure, education, job opportunities and medical services.
“I thank our friends for supporting Israel’s defense—support both in words and in deeds,” said the Israeli prime minister.
“It’s clear the Israelis are making a decision to act. We hope they do so in a way that does as little to escalate this as possible,” said visiting British FM David Cameron.
The War Cabinet is considering military responses designed to inflict pain on Tehran while avoiding a broader regional war.
