US House passes Republican bill to sanction ICC over Israel

Israel Hamas War


A view of the US Capitol dome in Washington DC, US on March 21, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS

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What you need to know:

  • The vote was 247 to 155, with 42 Democrats joining Republicans in backing the measure.
  • Israel launched an air and ground offensive in Gaza last October, vowing to destroy Hamas.