Prime Minister Netanyahu revealed in the cabinet meeting that he spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio last night, focusing on the International Criminal Court in The Hague, according to reports from the meeting. Netanyahu added that the call likely covered additional topics.
Prime Minister Netanyahu revealed in the cabinet meeting that he spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio last night, focusing on the International Criminal Court in The Hague, according to reports from the meeting. The Zioneer reported earlier today that Netanyahu stated Rubio reaffirmed the US intention to take strong action against the ICC. The disclosure in the cabinet adds the timing of the call — last night — and the fact that Netanyahu chose to brief his ministers on the conversation. The call is part of ongoing US-Israel coordination on countering the ICC's actions against Israel, an issue that has been a priority for the government. Netanyahu noted that the call likely covered additional topics, though no details were provided. The ICC has been pursuing arrest warrants against Israeli officials, drawing strong opposition from both Jerusalem and Washington.
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