AMP Welcomes The ICC Arrest Warrants as Landmark for Justice in Palestine Dear Email, American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) celebrates the International Criminal Court's (ICC) historic issuance of arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. These individuals are charged with war crimes, including the use of starvation as a method of warfare and crimes against humanity targeting Palestinians in Gaza. We hail this decision as a long-awaited step toward justice and accountability for decades of systemic human rights abuses committed by the Israeli state. The ICC Pre-Trial Chamber’s decision highlights the grievous actions taken by Netanyahu and Gallant during their tenure, including deliberate deprivation of food, water, medicine, and electricity, causing widespread civilian suffering in Gaza. These acts, confirmed to have violated international humanitarian law, resulted in mass civilian casualties and constitute both war crimes and crimes against humanity. "This is a monumental moment in the pursuit of justice for Palestinians," said AMP executive director Dr. Osama Abu Irshaid. "The ICC’s action underscores the global community’s recognition that Israel's apartheid policies, illegal blockade, and systemic oppression of Palestinians are not above the law." The ICC has reaffirmed that it holds jurisdiction over crimes committed in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Gaza and the West Bank. By rejecting Israel’s challenges to the Court's jurisdiction, the ICC has set a precedent that no leader, regardless of political power, is immune from accountability under international law.  Call to Action
AMP calls on the United States and all nations to uphold their commitments to international law by cooperating with the ICC and enforcing the arrest warrants. The Biden Administration must abandon its long-standing practice of shielding Israel from accountability and instead lead the international community in ensuring that these warrants are executed without delay. "It is hypocritical for the U.S. to champion human rights globally while providing billions in military aid to Israel, which uses these funds to perpetuate the subjugation and suffering of Palestinians," the statement continues. "By enforcing these warrants, the U.S. can stand on the side of justice and restore its moral credibility." AMP further calls on members of Congress to support legislation such as H.R. 3103, which conditions military aid to Israel based on compliance with international human rights standards. We also urge the UN Security Council to adopt measures ensuring that the arrest warrants are respected and that justice is served for the victims of these heinous crimes. Background
For decades, Israel has implemented policies amounting to apartheid and systematic violence against Palestinians, including the illegal blockade of Gaza and the expansion of settlements in the West Bank. These actions have drawn widespread condemnation from human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, which classify Israel’s regime as apartheid. The ICC’s landmark decision confirms the necessity of holding individuals accountable for these crimes, ensuring that victims’ voices are heard and their suffering addressed. In solidarity, American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) | 
