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GOP Senators Vow to Ruin ICC If It Seeks Netanyahu’s Arrest: ‘We’ll Target You’

Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesTwelve GOP senators vowed to go after the UN court that prosecutes individuals for war crimes if it issues an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in connection with his relentless military campaign in Gaza.In a letter that was first reported by Zeteo, the Republican senators, led by Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, promised to target the International Criminal Court and its employees if it issues a warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest—an act several Israeli leaders believe is imminent.“Target Israel and we will target you,” the letter reads. It threatens to use the 2002 Bush administration American Service-Members’ Protection Act—also known colloquially as “The Hague Invasion Act”—to compel the ICC to release any U.S. person or ally it detains.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Read MoreGOP Senators Vow to Ruin ICC If It Seeks Netanyahu’s Arrest: ‘We’ll Target You’

GOP Senators Vow to Ruin ICC If It Seeks Netanyahu’s Arrest: ‘We’ll Target You’

Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesTwelve GOP senators vowed to go after the UN court that prosecutes individuals for war crimes if it issues an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in connection with his relentless military campaign in Gaza.In a letter that was first reported by Zeteo, the Republican senators, led by Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, promised to target the International Criminal Court and its employees if it issues a warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest—an act several Israeli leaders believe is imminent.“Target Israel and we will target you,” the letter reads. It threatens to use the 2002 Bush administration American Service-Members’ Protection Act—also known colloquially as “The Hague Invasion Act”—to compel the ICC to release any U.S. person or ally it detains.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Read MoreGOP Senators Vow to Ruin ICC If It Seeks Netanyahu’s Arrest: ‘We’ll Target You’

GOP Senators Vow to Ruin ICC If It Seeks Netanyahu’s Arrest: ‘We’ll Target You’

Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesTwelve GOP senators vowed to go after the UN court that prosecutes individuals for war crimes if it issues an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in connection with his relentless military campaign in Gaza.In a letter that was first reported by Zeteo, the Republican senators, led by Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, promised to target the International Criminal Court and its employees if it issues a warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest—an act several Israeli leaders believe is imminent.“Target Israel and we will target you,” the letter reads. It threatens to use the 2002 Bush administration American Service-Members’ Protection Act—also known colloquially as “The Hague Invasion Act”—to compel the ICC to release any U.S. person or ally it detains.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Read MoreGOP Senators Vow to Ruin ICC If It Seeks Netanyahu’s Arrest: ‘We’ll Target You’

GOP Senators Vow to Ruin ICC If It Seeks Netanyahu’s Arrest: ‘We’ll Target You’

Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesTwelve GOP senators vowed to go after the UN court that prosecutes individuals for war crimes if it issues an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in connection with his relentless military campaign in Gaza.In a letter that was first reported by Zeteo, the Republican senators, led by Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, promised to target the International Criminal Court and its employees if it issues a warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest—an act several Israeli leaders believe is imminent.“Target Israel and we will target you,” the letter reads. It threatens to use the 2002 Bush administration American Service-Members’ Protection Act—also known colloquially as “The Hague Invasion Act”—to compel the ICC to release any U.S. person or ally it detains.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Read MoreGOP Senators Vow to Ruin ICC If It Seeks Netanyahu’s Arrest: ‘We’ll Target You’

GOP Senators Vow to Ruin ICC If It Seeks Netanyahu’s Arrest: ‘We’ll Target You’

Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesTwelve GOP senators vowed to go after the UN court that prosecutes individuals for war crimes if it issues an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in connection with his relentless military campaign in Gaza.In a letter that was first reported by Zeteo, the Republican senators, led by Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, promised to target the International Criminal Court and its employees if it issues a warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest—an act several Israeli leaders believe is imminent.“Target Israel and we will target you,” the letter reads. It threatens to use the 2002 Bush administration American Service-Members’ Protection Act—also known colloquially as “The Hague Invasion Act”—to compel the ICC to release any U.S. person or ally it detains.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Read MoreGOP Senators Vow to Ruin ICC If It Seeks Netanyahu’s Arrest: ‘We’ll Target You’

GOP Senators Vow to Ruin ICC If It Seeks Netanyahu’s Arrest: ‘We’ll Target You’

Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesTwelve GOP senators vowed to go after the UN court that prosecutes individuals for war crimes if it issues an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in connection with his relentless military campaign in Gaza.In a letter that was first reported by Zeteo, the Republican senators, led by Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, promised to target the International Criminal Court and its employees if it issues a warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest—an act several Israeli leaders believe is imminent.“Target Israel and we will target you,” the letter reads. It threatens to use the 2002 Bush administration American Service-Members’ Protection Act—also known colloquially as “The Hague Invasion Act”—to compel the ICC to release any U.S. person or ally it detains.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Read MoreGOP Senators Vow to Ruin ICC If It Seeks Netanyahu’s Arrest: ‘We’ll Target You’

GOP Rep. Mike Collins Walks Back His Praise For Racist Ole Miss Protesters

XRep. Mike Collins (R-GA) was forced to walk back his praise for a group of pro-Israel counter protesters at Ole Miss who were caught on video mocking a lone Black protester—including one fraternity member who made monkey noises at her while acting out crude primate mannerisms. Collins, who helped make the clip go viral by sharing it Friday with the caption “Ole Miss taking care of business,” conceded in a statement Monday that the video included behavior that “none of us should seek to glorify.”“If that person is found to have treated another human being improperly because of their race, they should be punished appropriately, and will hopefully seek forgiveness,” Collins wrote.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Read MoreGOP Rep. Mike Collins Walks Back His Praise For Racist Ole Miss Protesters

GOP Rep. Mike Collins Walks Back His Praise For Racist Ole Miss Protesters

XRep. Mike Collins (R-GA) was forced to walk back his praise for a group of pro-Israel counter protesters at Ole Miss who were caught on video mocking a lone Black protester—including one fraternity member who made monkey noises at her while acting out crude primate mannerisms. Collins, who helped make the clip go viral by sharing it Friday with the caption “Ole Miss taking care of business,” conceded in a statement Monday that the video included behavior that “none of us should seek to glorify.”“If that person is found to have treated another human being improperly because of their race, they should be punished appropriately, and will hopefully seek forgiveness,” Collins wrote.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Read MoreGOP Rep. Mike Collins Walks Back His Praise For Racist Ole Miss Protesters

GOP Rep. Mike Collins Walks Back His Praise For Racist Ole Miss Protesters

XRep. Mike Collins (R-GA) was forced to walk back his praise for a group of pro-Israel counter protesters at Ole Miss who were caught on video mocking a lone Black protester—including one fraternity member who made monkey noises at her while acting out crude primate mannerisms. Collins, who helped make the clip go viral by sharing it Friday with the caption “Ole Miss taking care of business,” conceded in a statement Monday that the video included behavior that “none of us should seek to glorify.”“If that person is found to have treated another human being improperly because of their race, they should be punished appropriately, and will hopefully seek forgiveness,” Collins wrote.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Read MoreGOP Rep. Mike Collins Walks Back His Praise For Racist Ole Miss Protesters

GOP Rep. Mike Collins Walks Back His Praise For Racist Ole Miss Protesters

XRep. Mike Collins (R-GA) was forced to walk back his praise for a group of pro-Israel counter protesters at Ole Miss who were caught on video mocking a lone Black protester—including one fraternity member who made monkey noises at her while acting out crude primate mannerisms. Collins, who helped make the clip go viral by sharing it Friday with the caption “Ole Miss taking care of business,” conceded in a statement Monday that the video included behavior that “none of us should seek to glorify.”“If that person is found to have treated another human being improperly because of their race, they should be punished appropriately, and will hopefully seek forgiveness,” Collins wrote.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Read MoreGOP Rep. Mike Collins Walks Back His Praise For Racist Ole Miss Protesters