US Republican leader threatens ICC chief with sanctions over Israel

The court should drop its case against Netanyahu or face Washington’s wrath, Senator John Thune has warned

The International Criminal Court and its chief prosecutor Karim Khan should be sanctioned by the US if they continue to seek the arrest of Israeli leaders, incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune has said.

Khan announced in May that he was looking to press charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and then-Defense Minister Yoav Gallant...