ICC arrest warrant request 'deeply unhelpful', says Rishi Sunak

The UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak, has said a request by the ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan for arrest warrants to be issued for Israeli and Hamas leaders is 'deeply unhelpful' and would make no difference to securing a 'pause' in fighting or the release of hostages.

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[cecilia]

The ICC is doing what it should do. You have to know why the ICC was created after WWII.

[wordfree]

Yes, not helpful for apartheid at all

[patrickburns]

We all know where your loyalties lie Sunak, same for Braverman.

[evolassunglasses]

Britain and Palestine are occupied by the same power.

[jlewis]

A democratic state can be capable of war crimes and crimes against humanity and having a legal system means a government can pass laws to legitimise its actions

[mungleeashad]

It was helpful when it was against Putin?

[martinhumble]

Todays facts doesn't suit you Sunak?

[davidhardcastle-fy]

I think Sunak should have a ICC arrest warrant for being complicit in supporting this criminal activity.

[MultiBazilbrush]

Child poverty is growing in the UK so how about arrest warrant for, Sunak. On the grounds he's a waste of space.

[StarSprangledBanner]

Sunak should worry about renewal of his Green Card at this point.

[iseedumbpeople-AUS]

So Rishi stands up for suspected war criminals, so much for the rule of law.

[eviltaylor]

Isn't he officially an accomplice now?

[windsorus]

When whole world tells you to stop, you better stop. So i think the arrest warrant is helpful at this point for a stubborn old man.

[johnpullen]

Blood on your hands Rishi.. And you know it..

[Rob_]

Yes Mr PM there is no distinction but 2 wrongs don’t make a right. And I beg to differ. Whether it makes a difference or not is up to those directly involved and responsible. Life is about choices and ignorance is not a defence. In fact ignorance cannot be claimed as nations have repeatedly warned Israel to exercise caution and respect international law. I applaud the ICC

[ClaudeYoung]

It's deeply unhelpful that FINALLY people are done giving the usual suspects a pass. Yes British politicians and American politicians may end up at the ICC. It's gotten that bad. So he & his ilk are nervous and they should be...

[ianmurray]

Also this guy has no mandate, he wasn’t voted in, he was put in!!! For a reason.. and he does not speak for normal people everywhere.!!!

[bryanbrookes]

So Prime Minister, if warrants are granted and Netanyahu came to the UK, would he be arrested, seeing as we are a signatory of the ICC.

[kimnayung]

Rishi Sunak is deeply unhelpful to run the country.

[SorminaEriana]

It doesn't arrest warrant yet, but ICC need evidences to prove it, so still seeking and collecting the evidences