US Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced criticism from Republicans over President Biden’s delay in arms shipment to Israel and response to ICC warrants for Israeli leaders. Blinken appeared before Senate and House committees for multiple rounds of testimony. Despite the tensions, Blinken emphasized the Biden administration’s willingness to work with Congress on the matter. The ICC prosecutor’s move to request arrest warrants for Israeli leaders and Hamas members in relation to the Gaza conflict further escalated the situation. Democratic Senator Ben Cardin also expressed concerns over the ICC’s actions, calling it a “step in the wrong direction.” With billions of dollars in US military aid still pending for Israel, the issue remains a key point of contention in US foreign policy.
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