Holding Perpetrators of Genocides Accountable
The United States’ Rocky Relationship with the International Criminal Court
Exploring the United States’ Position on the ICC and Benjamin Netanyahu’s Case
As nations worldwide engage in a delicate ballet of power, sovereignty, and justice at the inalienable corridors of international diplomacy, the United States conflicts with the International Criminal Court (ICC).
While the embattled prime minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, finds himself in the ICC spotlight over the recent Gaza conflict, the United States, his long supporter, goes on an offensive political campaign against the organization. The Court is contemplating an arrest warrant against the prime minister who is accused of war crimes over Israel's offensive on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
The United States, which expects to be considered the champion of democracy and human rights, has historically distanced itself from recognizing the ICC and its jurisdiction. But why?
Unraveling the intricate tapestry of the United States' position on the International Criminal Court allegedly has emerged from the ashes of history, like a phoenix raised from the horrors of World War II.
