Int’l Criminal Court to Issue Arrest Warrants against Israeli PM Netanyahu re Gaza War?

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NYT: Israeli Officials Believe International Court Is Preparing Arrest Warrants Over War Via New York Times: (Updated April 29, 2024) The officials said they thought that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others could be charged by the International Criminal Court [I.C.C.] and that the court was also considering warrants for Hamas leaders. … Karim Khan, the court’s chief prosecutor, has previously confirmed that his team is investigating incidents during the war, but his office declined to comment for this article, saying that it does not “respond to speculation in media reports.” Mr. Netanyahu’s office also would not comment, but on Friday the prime minister said on social media that any intervention by the I.C.C. “would set a dangerous precedent that threatens the soldiers and officials of all democracies fighting savage terrorism and wanton aggression.” … Based in The Hague, the I.C.C. is the world’s only permanent international court with the power to prosecute individuals accused of war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. The court has no police force of its own. Instead, it relies on its 124 members, which include most European countries but not Israel or the United States, to arrest those named in warrants. It cannot try defendants in absentia. … The I.C.C.’s focus on individuals rather than states differentiates it from the International Court of Justice [a separate court in The Hague], which settles disputes between states. … In general, Israeli officials say that they fight according to the laws of war and that they take significant steps to protect civilians, accusing Hamas of hiding inside civilian areas and forcing Israel to pursue them there. Hamas has denied committing atrocities on Oct. 7, saying — despite video evidence to the contrary — that its fighters tried to avoid harming civilians. Reuters: Israel concerned over possible ICC arrest warrants related to Gaza war Via Reuters: (April 29, 2024) In response to Israeli media reports that the ICC might soon issue arrest warrants for senior Israeli government and military officials, Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Sunday warned Israeli embassies to bolster their security because of the risk of a “wave of severe antisemitism”. “We expect the court (ICC) to refrain from issuing arrest warrants against senior Israeli political and security officials,” Katz said. “We will not bow our heads or be deterred and will continue to fight.” … On Oct. 7, Hamas led an attack on Israeli military bases and communities in which 1,200 people were killed, mostly civilians, and 253 were taken as hostages, according to Israeli tallies. Israel has since launched a ground, air and sea offensive that has killed more than 34,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza authorities, and has laid much of the small, densely populated coastal territory to waste. The Gaza Health Ministry does not distinguish between combatants and non-combatants in its casualty reports but most of the fatalities have been civilians, health officials say. Israel says that it takes precautions to minimise civilian deaths and that at least a third of the Gaza fatalities are combatants, figures that Hamas has dismissed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s response on X: Under my leadership, Israel will never accept any attempt by the ICC to undermine its inherent right of self-defense. The threat to seize the soldiers and officials of the Middle East’s only democracy and the world’s only Jewish state is outrageous. We will not bow to it. Israel… — Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) April 26, 2024 Under my leadership, Israel will never accept any attempt by the ICC to undermine its inherent right of self-defense. The threat to seize the soldiers and officials of the Middle East’s only democracy and the world’s only Jewish state is outrageous. We will not bow to it. Israel will continue to wage to victory our just war against genocidal terrorists and we will never stop defending ourselves. While the ICC will not affect Israel’s actions, it would set a dangerous precedent that threatens the soldiers and officials of all democracies fighting savage terrorism and wanton aggression.

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Videos: Anti-Israel Activists Continue to Occupy College Campuses (May 2, 2024)

Pro-Palestinian Activists Run From Portland State Library They Were Occupying As Police Enter Via Forbes: “Police clear pro-Palestinian occupiers from the Portland State University Library.”

Police dismantle UCLA encampment, move in to arrest protesters Via Fox News: “Officials at UCLA from various law enforcement agencies in California move to break up the anti-Israel encampment.”

UCLA’s Campus Is Left Covered In Trash After Police Clear Out Pro-Palestinian Encampment Via Forbes:

Helicopter footage shows remnants of UCLA protest encampment, trash, graffiti Via KTLA 5: “KTLA’s Sky5 flew over the remnants of the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the campus of UCLA after officers cleared demonstrators early Thursday morning. May 2, 2024.”

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators leave UCLA buildings vandalized, covered in trash Via KTLA 5: “Royce Hall and Powell Library on the campus of UCLA were left covered in graffiti with profanities spray pained on the walls and trash left in the hallways after police broke up an encampment on campus Thursday morning. Annie Rose Ramos reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on May 2, 2024.”

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Reports: Anti-Israel University Protests Continue (April 30 – May 1, 2024)

Anti-Israel and Pro-Hamas Encampments and Protests Continue Below are some video reports and live updates.

Protesters set up camp in Fordham University’s Lincoln Center Via NBC News: (May 1, 2024) “Hours after police removed protesters from Columbia University, a group of pro-Palestinian protesters has set up tents inside Fordham University’s Lincoln Center.”

LIVE: University of Texas – Dallas Protest Via FOX 4 Dallas-Forth Worth: (May 1, 2024) “Pro-Palestinian protesters have set up an encampment at the University of Texas at Dallas.”

Anti-Israel university protests live updates Via New York Post: – Anti-Israel protesters at Fordham taunt cops in riot gear: ‘Here here piggy piggy’ – Fordham students build ‘Gaza solidarity encampment’ a day after CCNY, Columbia destruction – Doctor, known anti-Israel protester among the 282 arrested at Columbia, CCNY – Trump applauds NYPD for taking back Columbia from violent protesters, slams university prez as ‘so weak’ – Anti-Israel tent encampment re-emerges at University of Wisconsin following arrests – Machete prof Shellyne Rodriguez spotted at One Police Plaza wearing cop-shooter shirt The ex-Manhattan college professor who threatened to “chop” up a Post reporter with a machete last year joined hundreds of protesters outside 1 Police Plaza on Wednesday in support of the anti-Israel rioters arrested overnight. …more here.

Jewish UCLA student chased by pro-Palestinian protesters for entering no-Zionists-allowed campus (Hat tip: New York Post) I believe this is one of the first videos of the incident. In this video you can see he’s trying to escape a protestor blockade preventing access. He is running from them and they chase him down and surround him. Like they’re on a hunt. I don’t know what’s happening now….… https://t.co/aB7wEIcCuD pic.twitter.com/t5yCXVp0J9 — Stephanie🕊 (@stephsvox) May 1, 2024 …In this video you can see he’s trying to escape a protestor blockade preventing access. He is running from them and they chase him down and surround him. Like they’re on a hunt. I don’t know what’s happening now…

Training Protesters to Combat Police (Hat tip: New York Post) Independent journalist Anthony Cabassa provided the video: BREAKING🚨: Using a drone I was able to get EXCLUSIVE UCLA Pro Palestine encampment footage. They are TRAINING protestors in hand to hand combat as LAPD expected to tear down the encampment as soon as tonight, and potential fights with police expected. The school has deemed the… pic.twitter.com/SmLSX6cPjG — Anthony Cabassa (@AnthonyCabassa_) May 1, 2024 BREAKING🚨: Using a drone I was able to get EXCLUSIVE UCLA Pro Palestine encampment footage. They are TRAINING protestors in hand to hand combat as LAPD expected to tear down the encampment as soon as tonight, and potential fights with police expected. The school has deemed the encampment “unlawful” and have threatened students with suspension or even expulsion if they refuse to leave, per school staff source. .

NYPD releases never-before-seen footage of Columbia University operation Via New York Post: (April 30, 2024) – Anti-Israel protesters from Columbia cheered on as they’re released after spending the night in jail – Total of 282 protesters arrested at Columbia and City University: NYPD

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CBS: Biden Plans to Bring More Palestinians to U.S.

CBS News: White House considers welcoming some Palestinians from war-torn Gaza as refugees (April 30, 2024) The Biden administration is considering bringing certain Palestinians to the U.S. as refugees, a move that would offer a permanent safe haven to some of those fleeing war-torn Gaza, according to internal federal government documents obtained by CBS News. … The plans would require coordination with Egypt, which has so far refused to welcome large numbers of people from Gaza. Those who pass a series of eligibility, medical and security screenings would qualify to fly to the U.S. with refugee status, which offers beneficiaries permanent residency, resettlement benefits like housing assistance and a path to American citizenship. … The Israeli government launched a military offensive and aerial bombardment of Gaza after Hamas staged an unprecedented attack across Israel on Oct. 7, killing roughly 1,200 people, most of them civilians. Hamas militants also abducted more than 200 people, many of whom continue to be in captivity.

Anti-Israel Protesters Shut Down U.S. Senate Cafeteria. Will They Be Prosecuted Like Pro-Lifers Who Sang in Abortion Clinics?

WILL THESE BE THE 2024 VERSION OF THE 2020 BLM RIOTS? 2024 IS ALSO AN ELECTION YEAR. Yesterday, Pro-Palestinians Illegally Protested Inside the Dirksen Senate Office Building They chanted: “Congress and their staff will not eat today until Gaza eats…and until Congress stops military funding to Israel” Some wore pink shirts from the leftist group ‘Code Pink.’

Pro-Palestinians and leftists started calling for a cease-fire in Gaza as soon as Israel was going to respond to the horrendous terror attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023: Anti-Israel protests have risen since Hamas launched an attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Thousands of Hamas terrorists invaded Israel by land, sea, and air, and roughly 1,200 people were left dead, and more than 200 people were taken as hostages.

Will these protesters face the same sentences as pro-life protesters who prayed and sang at abortion clinics? [Dad Of 11 Convicted For Praying At Abortion Facility Alongside 5 Other Pro-Lifers Targeted By DOJ]

Videos from yesterday – Aishah Hasnie, Fox News reporter: Large senate cafeteria is shut down due to large protests by pro Gaza protesters. Chanting “Senate can’t eat until Gaza eats” I’m told Police are arresting and escorting some out. Video sent to me by senate staffer. Large senate cafeteria is shut down due to large protests by pro Gaza protesters.  Chanting “Senate can’t eat until Gaza eats” I'm told Police are arresting and escorting some out. Video sent to me by senate staffer: pic.twitter.com/FOQTVyEDGc — Aishah Hasnie (@aishahhasnie) April 9, 2024 – Prem Thakker, reporter from The Intercept: Now: Big crowd of "Christians for a Free Palestine" protest in the US Senate cafeteria—pushing Congress to back a ceasefire, restore aid to UNRWA, and end military aid to Israel. "Congress & their staff will not eat today," they chant. "Until Gaza eats." Dozens being arrested. pic.twitter.com/1k7NQzQORa — Prem Thakker (@prem_thakker) April 9, 2024 Reportedly, They Have Been Charged According to Breitbart: U.S. Capitol Police confirmed to Breitbart News that “approximately 50 people” had been arrested for “illegally demonstrating” in the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The protesters were charged with Crowding, Obstructing, or Incommoding under D.C. Code § 22–1307. “It is illegal to demonstrate inside any of the Congressional Buildings,” the U.S. Capitol Police told Breitbart News in a statement.

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Quick History: Palestine Belongs to Jews or Palestinians?

There Is No Such Thing As ‘Palestinians’ By: Rabbi Michael Barclay Date: Oct. 14, 2023 (Archive) Via: PJMedia.com The best way to dismiss falsities is to educate. And so the purpose of this piece is to do just that: to give accurate information that is in direct contradiction to the lies of the Marxist alliance that seeks to destroy Israel, the United States, and Western Culture. (…) Let us start with a brief history lesson. Despite what the media has been preaching for almost 60 years, there is no historical Palestinian state or people. Over 4,000 years ago, there were small tribes living in Canaan, such as Moabites, Amalekites, etc. There was no Palestine of people or land. Then around 3,200 years ago, the 12 tribes of Israel, united under King Saul into the first kingdom in the region, a Jewish theocracy called “Israel.” That split into the kingdoms of Judah and Israel (both Jewish), which were conquered by the Babylonian empire a little over 2,500 years ago. This became the Persian Empire, which was defeated by Alexander the Great, and Israel was controlled by the Greeks. The Greeks were defeated by the Hasmoneans, and Israel once again became a Jewish state about 2,200 years ago. The Hasmoneans were beaten by the Romans, and there followed a series of kingdoms that controlled Israel: Byzantine, Sassanid, Ummayad, Frankish, Christian, and eventually the Mamluk Dynasty, which controlled the region in the 13th-16th centuries. This is the first time there is a governmental Muslim presence in Israel, but again, it is not related to Palestine as a people or nation at all. The Mamluks ultimately were absorbed into the Ottoman Empire, which controlled the region until it was defeated by the British in the 20th century. Nowhere in this 3,000-year history does Palestine or Palestinians exist or even get discussed. The British created a mandate called “Palestine” on July 24, 1922, which was the first mention of the word in thousands of years. For over 3,000 years, there has been no such thing as a Palestinian or a country of Palestine! So how did this Palestinian issue even start in modern times? In 1948, U.N. Resolution 181 granted statehood to two states: a Jewish one called Israel and an Arab one called Palestine. This is the first time there is a nation or people with the name of Palestine, even though they were in fact all Jordanians. Immediately, five Arab nations attacked Israel, which continued to be attacked repeatedly for the next 15 years but successfully defended her nationhood. Read the full article: here.

Everything You Need to Know About the Israeli Occupation (That Is, Everything the Left Won’t Tell You) By: Robert Spencer, director of Jihad Watch and a Shillman Fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center. Date: Oct. 13, 2023 (Archive) Via: PJMedia.com (Emphasis added) They [several Democrat representatives] all likely assume that there was a previous Palestinian state that the Israelis occupied and destroyed, but in reality, there has never been a Palestinian state of any kind, ever, at any point in history. There has been a region known as “Palestine” since 134AD, when the Romans applied that name to the land that had previously been known as Judea, that is, land of the Jews. But “Palestine” was akin to “Staten Island” — it was only the name of a region, never of a people or a nation. By the beginning of the twentieth century, the Ottoman Empire had sovereignty over the territory that is now Israel and the supposedly occupied land as well. The Ottoman Empire was, however, known by this time as “The Sick Man of Europe.” In the early 1920s, just before the empire fell altogether, it conceded control of Palestine and the land that came to be known as Transjordan and now as Jordan to the League of Nations. On July 24, 1922, the League granted administrative control over these territories to Britain with specific instructions to create a “national home for the Jewish people.” Britain immediately turned over 77% of the Mandate to the Arabs to create Jordan but remained generally committed to establishing a Jewish national home in the remainder. This was known as the Mandate for Palestine. (…) When the State of Israel was founded in 1948, it immediately had to fight a war for its survival against the surrounding Arab nations that had vowed to destroy it. Then there was finally an occupation — in fact, two: Egypt occupied Gaza and Jordan occupied Judea and Samaria (which it renamed the West Bank). Israel won back those territories in the Six-Day War of 1967, but that was actually ending an occupation, not starting one[.] So from whom was the land stolen? …[N]ot from the Palestinians, who didn’t even exist until the 1960s, when the KGB and Yasir Arafat bestowed Palestinian nationality upon a group of Levantine Arabs as a rhetorical weapon to use against Israel. Read the full article: here.

Audio: Mark Levin read Spencer’s article on his radio show (Oct. 16, 2023) Via: Mark Levin on YouTube, MarkLevinShow.com (Minute 44:00)

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