American politicians warn ICC against issuing warrants for Israeli officials

US politicians are issuing warnings to the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding potential arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials for alleged war crimes. The ICC has been investigating war crimes by Israeli and Palestinian factions since 2014, with recent reports suggesting warrants may be issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

Democratic and Republican members of Congress have joined efforts to prevent the warrants, with House Speaker Mike Johnson calling the potential warrants “disgraceful.” The US is part of a wider push by Israel’s allies to quash the warrants.

In a separate development, former Google workers who protested against the company’s deal with the Israeli government have filed a complaint with the US National Labour Relations Board, claiming they were unlawfully terminated. The workers objected to Google’s $1.2 billion deal with Israel and allege they were fired for protesting against it.

These developments highlight the ongoing tensions surrounding Israel and Gaza, with global pressure building for a long-term resolution in the region. The situation remains complex, with various stakeholders involved in efforts to address the humanitarian crisis and seek justice for alleged war crimes.