The U.S. State Department said it “firmly opposes” the announcement by the International Criminal Court of the opening of its investigation into Israel and the Palestinians over war-crimes allegations.
“We will continue to uphold our strong commitment to Israel and its security, including by opposing actions that seek to target Israel unfairly, the ICC … has no jurisdiction over this matter,” U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters.
He also said the Biden administration is thoroughly reviewing sanctions imposed by former President Donald Trump against ICC officials.