According to a report by The Times of Israel, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has stated that the United States will not execute arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC

Jean-Pierre described the ICC’s actions as part of a “flawed process” and provided insight into the U.S. government’s position on the court's investigations.

“In contrast to how [Chief ICC Prosecutor Karim Kahn] has treated others, including [probed Venezuelan President] Nicolas Maduro and his associates, the prosecutor failed to provide Israel with a meaningful opportunity to engage constructively and to properly consider its domestic processes,” Jean-Pierre explained. She criticized the ICC's approach, arguing, “This calls into question the credibility of the prosecutor and his investigation.”

The Biden administration has long expressed concerns about what it perceives as bias within the ICC, especially regarding its investigations into Israel. The United States is not a member of the ICC, and historically, it has opposed attempts to prosecute officials of allied nations. Jean-Pierre’s comments further underline the administration's resistance to international legal actions targeting Israel.

Jean-Pierre also addressed a related matter involving progressive Democratic legislators who recently proposed legislation to withhold arms sales to Israel. The measures, which were voted down, sought to leverage U.S. military aid as a tool to pressure Israel amid its military campaigns in Gaza and Lebanon. The administration actively lobbied against these resolutions, arguing that they would undermine U.S. foreign policy goals in the region.

“We have strong reason to believe that terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah want to see Israel in a position of weakness, and we don’t want to see that happen,” Jean-Pierre said. She emphasized that withholding military support would not align with U.S. efforts to broker ceasefires in ongoing conflicts.

The ICC’s investigation has drawn criticism not only from the U.S. but also from Israel, which has refused to cooperate with the court. Israel argues that the ICC lacks jurisdiction over its actions, as it is not a party to the Rome Statute, the treaty establishing the court. Netanyahu’s government has consistently labeled the ICC's inquiries as politically motivated.