The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has told judges that Israeli objections to the investigation into the 13-month war in Gaza should be rejected. Karim Khan submitted his formal response late Monday to an appeal by Israel over The Hague-based court’s jurisdiction after judges issued arrest warrants

The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) over its issuance of arrest warrants against Israeli officials. This move highlights America’s commitment to protecting its ally while raising questions about the balance between international law and sovereignty.

The objection of the International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan to Israel’s appeal of the war crimes arrest warrants issued against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was announced on Tuesday.