US senator warns of possible invasion of the Netherlands
A US Senator has referenced the ‘Hague Invasion Act’ as a means to pressure the International Criminal Court. Read Full Article at RT.com
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US Senator Tom Cotton has criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to its issuance of an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Cotton invoked a US law that authorizes military action against the ICC, which is based in the Netherlands.
The Republican senator's remarks referenced the American Service-Members’ Protection Act, informally known as the ‘Hague Invasion Act.’ This legislation allows the US president to employ “all means necessary and appropriate” to rescue Americans or allied individuals detained at the ICC's request.
On Thursday, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, alleging they committed war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the Gaza conflict. The court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, also announced similar charges against Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif.
Cotton condemned the ICC in a post on X, labeling it a “kangaroo court” and describing Khan as a “deranged fanatic.” He warned, “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.”
Enacted by Congress in 2002, the ‘Hague Invasion Act’ was established to protect US personnel from the court's jurisdiction and empowers the US to take military action to rescue any American or allied citizen held by the ICC in The Hague. Critics have asserted that the law serves to intimidate countries that support the ICC treaty.
As Israel's primary ally, Washington has expressed opposition to the court's actions, prompting several US politicians to urge the White House to impose sanctions on the ICC for issuing warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.
In contrast, the European Union has taken a different position. Countries such as Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, and Norway have announced that they will comply with the ICC's requests. Although Israel is not a signatory to the Rome Statute, which established the ICC, Netanyahu and Gallant could face detention in any of the 124 countries that recognize the court's authority.
The ICC has accused Netanyahu and Gallant of employing starvation as a method of warfare in Gaza, alleging they have deliberately deprived the civilian population of essential supplies, including food, water, and medicine, without “obvious military necessity.” These charges are part of a broader investigation by the ICC that includes alleged crimes committed by Hamas during its attacks on Israel on October 7.
Ramin Sohrabi for TROIB News
The Republican senator's remarks referenced the American Service-Members’ Protection Act, informally known as the ‘Hague Invasion Act.’ This legislation allows the US president to employ “all means necessary and appropriate” to rescue Americans or allied individuals detained at the ICC's request.
On Thursday, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, alleging they committed war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the Gaza conflict. The court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, also announced similar charges against Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif.
Cotton condemned the ICC in a post on X, labeling it a “kangaroo court” and describing Khan as a “deranged fanatic.” He warned, “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.”
Enacted by Congress in 2002, the ‘Hague Invasion Act’ was established to protect US personnel from the court's jurisdiction and empowers the US to take military action to rescue any American or allied citizen held by the ICC in The Hague. Critics have asserted that the law serves to intimidate countries that support the ICC treaty.
As Israel's primary ally, Washington has expressed opposition to the court's actions, prompting several US politicians to urge the White House to impose sanctions on the ICC for issuing warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.
In contrast, the European Union has taken a different position. Countries such as Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, and Norway have announced that they will comply with the ICC's requests. Although Israel is not a signatory to the Rome Statute, which established the ICC, Netanyahu and Gallant could face detention in any of the 124 countries that recognize the court's authority.
The ICC has accused Netanyahu and Gallant of employing starvation as a method of warfare in Gaza, alleging they have deliberately deprived the civilian population of essential supplies, including food, water, and medicine, without “obvious military necessity.” These charges are part of a broader investigation by the ICC that includes alleged crimes committed by Hamas during its attacks on Israel on October 7.
Ramin Sohrabi for TROIB News
