'Netanyahu will be cast as a pariah': ICC order deepens Israel's isolation

“Netanyahu and Gallant will be cast as pariahs, suspected war criminals, and grouped with those that they have worked so hard to define themselves against,” Professor Killingsworth says. / Photo: Reuters

While the US and Israel are not signatories of the Rome Statute, other Western states are. Several European governments, including France and Belgium, and even Israel’s close ally Germany, have expressed their commitment to adhering to the ICC's rulings. Both Israeli and US officials met the application of international law with strong rebukes, releasing statements disfavoring the court’s decision, calling it

“In a shockingly transparent moment while complaining of ICC action against Israel, US Senator Lindsey Graham acknowledged that his concern was “if they do this to Israel, we’re next,” seemingly admitting to American commission of war crimes,” Professor Zulfiqar says. Public pressure on US leaders might also be one reason the White House took a step back on May 28, opposing the passing of a sanctions bill against the ICC and court personnel.

Therefore, the first major legal ramification of the signatories' obligations would be the impact on Netanyahu and Gallant’s ability to travel to many Western countries, which Netanyahu often visits and interacts with. This would severely limit his engagement, support, and influence in that part of the world.

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