The International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to pursue an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has highlighted the far-left's deep-seated hatred of Israel and its influence on President Biden's policies.
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) recent decision to pursue an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked outrage and accusations of bias against Israel. The order, which alleges war crimes committed by both Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, has drawn widespread condemnation, with critics calling it a "travesty of justice" that equates a democratic state with a terrorist organization.
Amal Clooney, a British human rights lawyer and wife of Hollywood star George Clooney, was among the experts who advised the ICC on the arrest warrant. Her statement referring to "Palestine" and equating Netanyahu with Sinwar has been met with disbelief and indignation. Hamas has a well-documented history of deliberately targeting civilians, while Israel has repeatedly sought to minimize civilian casualties.
The ICC's ruling has placed President Biden in a difficult position. The far-left wing of his party, including those involved in often-violent campus protests, harbors deep anti-Israel sentiments. Biden's initial support for Israel has drawn protests and accusations of hypocrisy.
However, the president has also taken steps to mend fences with Israel, calling the ICC's move "outrageous" and affirming that there is no genocide being committed by Israel. Still, his decision to withhold certain weapons from Israel has raised concerns among some members of Congress.
The far-left's anti-Israel bias has put Biden in a political double bind. His support for Israel alienates the progressive wing of his party, while any expression of sympathy for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is met with criticism from pro-Israel groups.
The ICC's decision has also drawn a strong response from Republicans, who are pushing for sanctions against the court. House Speaker Mike Johnson has accused the ICC of "picking on Israel while ignoring far more egregious human rights abuses" elsewhere in the world.
The ICC's decision has raised concerns about its reputation and credibility. Critics argue that the court's lumping together of an elected leader of a democratic state with a terrorist leader is a sign of political bias.
Meanwhile, Israel's recent raid on an Associated Press (AP) bureau in Gaza has sparked further backlash. AP officials have condemned the seizure of their equipment, which they say was used to provide a live feed into Gaza.
In a separate move, Norway, Spain, and Ireland have agreed to recognize a Palestinian state, which is currently not a reality. This decision is seen as both a reward for Hamas's attacks and a sign of Israel's dwindling international support.
The ICC's decision and the far-left's anti-Israel bias have exposed deep divisions within the Biden administration and raised concerns about the erosion of Israel's standing in the international community.
