U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, a medical doctor and outspoken advocate for Israel, has criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) for issuing arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Taking to his verified Twitter account, Cassidy described the warrants as "outrageous," asserting that Israel is currently engaged in a six-front war against Iran. The Louisiana senator questioned the ICC's priorities, suggesting that its focus should be on Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, rather than Israeli leaders. "How about an indictment of the Ayatollah instead?" Cassidy proposed, pointing to Iran's significant role in fostering regional instability.
Cassidy's comments come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, where Israel has been facing multiple security challenges, including rocket attacks, terrorism, and threats from Hezbollah and Hamas, groups with known ties to Iran. The six-front war referenced by Cassidy underscores the multifaceted nature of Israel's current military and diplomatic struggles.
Critics of the ICC's decision have argued that targeting Israeli leaders overlooks the broader context of the conflict, including Iran's alleged support for armed proxies and its nuclear ambitions. Cassidy's statement aligns with sentiments in Washington, where bipartisan support for Israel remains strong, and Iran's policies are frequently condemned.
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