Separate from the issue of hostages, Blinken is also expected to discuss needed improvements on the issue of humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
A spiraling humanitarian crisis has prompted calls from Israel's Western and Arab partners to do more to facilitate the entry of aid to the enclave.
US National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby told reporters "we don't believe the ICC has any jurisdiction here. We don't support" its investigation into the actions of Israeli leaders."
During a meeting with forums of families of hostages and fallen soldiers, who are affiliated with the right and support invading Rafah, Netanyahu pledged that Israel would invade the city.
A review of the agency's neutrality said Israel had yet to provide evidence for its accusations that a significant number of UNRWA staff were members of terrorist groups
Far-right ministers in Israel press Prime Minister Netanyahu for a Rafah invasion. Smotrich convenes Knesset meeting; Ben-Gvir meets Netanyahu amid hostage deal negotiations.
One Republican member of the House told Axios that legislation is being prepared in Congress to tackle such warrants.
Israel weighs up a Rafah operation against a deal to secure the return of all hostages, must consider both strategic and moral implications. What will it choose?
I shudder at unbelievable abuse of ICC Statute and of noble aims and intentions of its founding fathers, says legal expert.
As fears mount in Israel that the ICC will issue arrest warrants against the Prime Minister and other officials in the government and military, one has to wonder - Why is Joe Biden being so quiet?
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