I really don’t want to talk about it. A lot of people are asking me what I have to say, but I really don’t want to talk about it.
Fine, I’ll get it off my chest. Maybe it’ll be therapeutic for me.
The International Court of “Justice” or what I like to call it The International Circus of Jew Haters, today issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Galant.
You read that right. I’ll let you read it again.
Arrest warrants. For Israel. After 10/7. For real. No, I’m not kidding.
“Oh, but they must have issued warrants for Hamas leaders too, right? Tell me they did.”
Yes! They did. For Deif. Who’s dead. That’s right. They issued an arrest warrant for a dead Hamas leader.
I’ve said this many times over the past year, but if I had walked into a movie production company with the script of what’s going on today, they’d 100% tell me to go back to the drawing board and come up with a more realistic script.
So, let me tell you what this decision means, practically speaking:
If Netanyahu or Galant travel to one of 124 countries that fall under the jurisdiction of the International Court, they can legally be arrested upon landing.
It also means potential diplomatic fallout. This could strain Israel’s relationships with nations that back the ICC, potentially leading to isolation or less international support.
What are the charges against them?
Sit down and take a deep breath.
The two charges against Netanyahu and Galant are:
1. War Crimes:
- Intentionally Directing Attacks Against Civilians: Deliberate targeting of civilian populations.
- Starvation as a Method of Warfare: Using deprivation of food and essential resources as a tactic.
2. Crimes Against Humanity:
- Murder: Unlawful killings of civilians.
- Persecution: Targeting individuals based on political, racial, national, ethnic, cultural, religious, or gender grounds.
- Other Inhumane Acts: Actions causing significant suffering or serious injury to mental or physical health.
INSANE!!!!
So which countries are we talking about here?
The following is a list of 124 countries that Israel’s Prime Minister may be unable to enter following the ICC’s arrest warrant:
Europe:
Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Moldova, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Africa:
Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Republic of the), Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia.
Asia-Pacific:
Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Japan, Kiribati, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Korea, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Vanuatu.
Latin America and the Caribbean:
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay.
The entire political spectrum in Israel strongly condemned this decision.
Reactions:
Many congressmen also voiced their opposition to this morally bankrupt and historically disgraceful ruling. Congressman Ritchie Torres tweeted:
“The ICC’s decision to issue arrest warrants against the leadership of Israel represents the weaponization of international law at its most egregious. The ICC has set a precedent for criminalizing self-defense: any country daring to defend itself against an enemy that exploits civilians as human shields will face persecution posing as prosecution. The ICC ignores the cause and context of the war. Israel did not initiate the war. The war was imposed upon Israel by the unbridged barbarism of Hamas on October 7th. Not only did Hamas wage war on Israel, causing the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, it carefully constructed a battlefield designed to maximize the loss of civilian life. None of that context seems to matter to the kangaroo court of the ICC, which cannot let facts get in the way of its ideological crusade against the Jewish State.
The ICC should be sanctioned not for enforcing the law but for distorting it beyond recognition.”
Amen!
There was, however, some who didn’t condemn this ruling, but condoned it.
Hamas, PIJ, and other Palestinian terror factions praised the ICC’s arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Galant. Hamas called it “An important historical precedent,” while PIJ described it as “A long-overdue step in the right direction.”
Hezbollah senior official Bassem Na’im told Reuters: “The arrest warrants issued by the International Court of Justice are an important step toward achieving justice, but they are limited if not supported by concrete actions.”
When terrorists are on your side, you know you chose the wrong side of history.
To be clear…
I am no legal expert, but besides the moral perversion associated with this warrant, there is also a legal issue here being as Israel is not part of the ICC and does not accept its rulings.
So what happens next? Well, we wait eagerly for January, that’s what.
Trump’s incoming National Security Adviser, Waltz, said, “Come January, expect a strong response for both the ICC and the UN.”
Waiting to hear if Biden says anything but when the Trump administration takes office, you can be sure that they will do everything in their power to force the ICC to reverse this ridiculous ruling.
By the way, rumors are that Israel will also appeal the decision, although, if you ask me, that gives it legitimacy, something we should avoid at all costs.
As I said, this court is more like a circus.
However, Holland and the UK made it clear they will abide by international law and act on this arrest warrant when applicable.
Meaning, Netanyahu should probably cancel any trips to Holland or the UK he had planned.
Some quotes following the ruling:
“The International Criminal Court is a shameful institution. Issuing an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Netanyahu is disgraceful. Israel has the right to defend itself from vicious Hamas terrorists.” – Rep. Randy Feenstra
“A dark moment for the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, in which it lost all legitimacy for its existence and activity. It acted as a political tool in the service of the most extreme terrorists working to undermine peace, security, and stability in the Middle East. This so-called ‘court’ issued absurd and unauthorized warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and its former Defense Minister Galant, despite Israel not being a member of the court.” – Gidon Saar
“By choosing to double down, rejecting Israel’s challenges and issuing arrest warrants for its leaders amid its ongoing war for survival, the International Criminal Court is continuing down the path to irrelevance and obscurity. We stand with Israel.” – Congressman Mike Lawler
“International Corrupt Criminal Court has acted in the most absurd by issuing arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant. The court is a dangerous joke. It is now time for the US senate to act and sanction this irresponsible body.” – Senator Lindsay Graham
“No standing, relevance, or path. F_ck that.” – Senator John Fetterman
“Israel must sever contact with the court and take decisive measures against the elements that led to the opening of the procedure, led by the Palestinian Authority. I call on the Prime Minister to finally implement the decision of the Cabinet that I led and to impose painful sanctions on the Palestinian Authority and its leaders to the point of its collapse.” – Israel Treasury Minister Smotrich
“The ICC has no credibility, and the US government has refuted these allegations. Israel legally defended its people and its borders against murderous terrorists.” – Mike Waltz
“This is Dreyfus 2024.” – Ben Freeman
“This is a dark day for justice. A dark day for humanity. Taken in bad faith, the outrageous decision at the ICC has turned universal justice into a universal laughing stock. It makes a mockery of the sacrifice of all those who fight for justice—from the Allied victory over the Nazis till today.” – President Herzog
“An anti-Semitic decision reminiscent of the Dreyfus trial. We will not succumb to pressure.” – Prime Minister Netanyahu
“I condemn the decision of the court in The Hague. Israel is defending its right to live against terrorist organizations that have attacked, murdered, and raped our citizens. These arrest warrants are nothing more than a reward for terrorism.” – Israel Opposition Leader Yair Lapid
“The ICC’s decision – moral blindness and shameful stain of historic proportion that will never be forgotten.” – Benny Gantz
“The Argentine Republic expresses its deep disagreement with the recent decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Galant. This decision ignores Israel’s legitimate right to defend itself against constant attacks by terrorist organizations such as Hamas and Hezbollah. Argentina stands in solidarity with Israel, reaffirms its right to protect its residents, and demands the immediate release of all hostages. We call on the international community to condemn the actions of Hamas and Hezbollah, to defend Israel’s sovereignty, and to act justly and impartially in the pursuit of sustainable peace in the region.“ – Argentine President Javier Millay
“The ICC is a kangaroo court and Karim Khan is a deranged fanatic. Woe to him and anyone who tries to enforce these outlaw warrants. Let me give them all a friendly reminder: the American law on the ICC is known as The Hague Invasion Act for a reason. Think about it.” – Senator Tom Cotton
Those are some strong words…
One thing is for sure, the ICC has brought Israeli politicians from all parties together like even the war couldn’t.
This ruling will absolutely go down in history as one of the most twisted immoral court cases in history.
What Israel does next is yet to be seen. What Biden does next is also yet to be seen. What Trump does on his first day? Well, I think we all know what he’ll do and something tells me the ICC just dug its own grave.
By the way, if it’s still not clear how absurd this ruling is, take a guess who the ICC did not charge with war crimes or issue arrest warrants against.
The leaders of countries like Russia, Turkey, China, Iran, Syria, and North Korea—nations often accused of systemic human rights abuses or violations of international law—remain untouched by the ICC’s actions. Meanwhile, Israel’s Prime Minister and Defense Minister are being targeted.
This stark inconsistency exposes a deeper issue within the ICC’s decision-making, highlighting what many believe to be a biased and selective approach to justice.
The silver lining? It’s nice to see so many people, in Israel, in the US, and around the world stand with Israel and rally on our behalf.
Kind of reminds of October 8th. Let’s hope this time it lasts.
To the ICC I say, you should be deeply ashamed of today’s blatantly antisemitic legal pogrom that is anything BUT just.
The good thing for you is that history will never forget you. You have now joined a very exclusive list of people and organizations that have lost their actual minds due to their deep hatred of the Jews.
Oh, and one more thing.
Am Yisrael Chai, you fools!!
We’ll be here long after you’re gone. Your ridiculous ruling has zero impact on us and if anything, has made us more united and stronger, so for that, Zionists worldwide thank you!
Yea, ok, I’ll admit it. I do feel a little better.
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