Keir Starmer warned that pandering to ICC over call for Netanyahu’s arrest risks rift between UK & US

Sir Keir Starmer was cautioned yesterday that going to the International Criminal Court could cause a breach between the United Kingdom and Donald Trump.

It happened as Downing Street hinted that if Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to the UK, the PM would abide with an ICC warrant to arrest him.

According to a spokesperson for No. 10, the UK will always abide by its legal responsibilities as outlined by both domestic and international law.

While refusing to rule out putting its PM in handcuffs, Downing Street insisted that Israel is still a crucial ally.

After President Biden called the ICC ruling “ludicrous,” senior Trump supporters responded angrily.

Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican, warned Monday to introduce a bill that would penalize states that comply with ICC directives.

“I will be introducing legislation that puts other countries on notice,” the senator stated. You can anticipate repercussions from the US if you assist and abet the ICC following their action against the State of Israel.

Following this outcry, every country that joins the ICC is complicit in a careless act that violates the rule of law.

John Thune, the incoming Republican leader of the Senate, promised to introduce a bill that would sanction the ICC on Capitol Hill.

He declared: The arrest warrant issued by the ICC against former Defense Minister Gallant and Prime Minister Netanyahu is dangerous, illegal, and ludicrous.

A spokeswoman for Sir Keir claimed that efforts had been made to mend fences with Trump’s staff in anticipation of a new dispute with the US, which is not a member of the ICC.

A Cabinet Minister, most likely Foreign Secretary David Lammy, is required under the ICC Act to request the warrant from a home court if Netanyahu enters the country.

A flurry of international leaders denounced the foreign kangaroo court’s decision on Friday.

Alexander Schallenberg, the prime minister of Austria, stated: The ICC ruling is completely unfathomable.

The Court’s credibility is damaged by this ruling.

The ICC’s arrest order against Prime Minister Netanyahu is blatant, cynical, and totally inappropriate, according to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

I sent an official invitation to Prime Minister Netanyahu to visit Hungary, where we will ensure him safety and freedom.

The verdict was criticized by both the departing Joe Biden administration and the incoming Donald Trump administration. Some Republican senators even threatened to punish any state that complied with the ruling.

“The ICC has shamed itself with blatant bias, and Starmer has demonstrated that he is kowtowing to global institutions to the detriment of our important international relationships,” stated Reform Deputy Leader Richard Tice.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper remained silent yesterday when asked if she would approve of Mr. Netanyahu’s imprisonment in Britain.

“That’s not a matter for me as Home Secretary,” she told Sky News.

It goes without saying that we appreciate the independence and role of the International Criminal Court.

Robert Jenricks, the shadow justice secretary, stated: “Labour’s position is ridiculous.”

Starmer and Lammy run the risk of deteriorating our relationship with our most significant ally once more by agreeing to the ruling of this Kangaroo Court.

Starmer is ready to shake hands with the despotic Xi Jinping, but he cannot predict if the leader of a UK ally will be imprisoned upon arrival at Heathrow.

It’s insane.

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