ICC Urged to Investigate Biden, Blinken for Aiding Israeli War Crimes

Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) has made a historic request to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate former U.S. President Joe Biden, former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and former Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin for complicity in Israeli war crimes in Gaza. The 172-page submission alleges that U.S. officials provided significant military and diplomatic support to Israel despite knowing it was being used to commit war crimes. DAWN claims this support included at least $17.9 billion in military assistance and the vetoing of U.N. resolutions calling for ceasefires and humanitarian aid. Reed Brody, a war crimes prosecutor and DAWN board member, stated that the case underscores the principle that the rule of law should apply to all, including allies. The ICC has already issued warrants against Israeli leaders for their roles in the conflict, and DAWN argues that U.S. officials meet the criteria for