Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voiced his disappointment over the United States' failure to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a recent television interview, Netanyahu criticized the ICC's actions and urged the U.S. Congress to pass a bill imposing sanctions on the court. 

Netanyahu argued that the armed group Hamas, backed by Iran, is not only a threat to Israel but also to U.S. security. He stated, "Congress should pass a bill imposing U.S. sanctions on them. I am on the one hand disappointed and on the other hand surprised that the message given by the U.S. to impose sanctions on the ICC has not yet become a bill."

The Israeli Prime Minister criticized the ICC for issuing an arrest warrant against him, asserting that Israel's operations in Gaza are conducted in compliance with the laws of war. He labeled the accusations as false and described the warrant application as an expression of outrage.

The ICC initially planned to issue an arrest warrant against Netanyahu and other top Israeli officials in April, citing allegations of genocide in Gaza. Both Israel and its ally, the United States, opposed this move. On May 20, ICC chief counsel Karim Khan formally requested arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, and two others.

Netanyahu's call for U.S. action underscores the ongoing tension between Israel and the ICC. Despite his appeals, the U.S. has yet to take legislative steps to impose sanctions on the international court. 

As the situation evolves, the global community remains divided over the actions of the ICC and the appropriate response to the conflict in Gaza.