Golden State Today

Congressman Brad Sherman, representing California's 32nd district since 1997, has expressed his views on recent developments involving the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its decisions related to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Sherman, who holds degrees from UCLA and Harvard University, voiced his opinions through a series of tweets on November 21, 2024.

In one tweet, Congressman Sherman criticized Hamas for its military tactics. He stated that "Hamas fights from neighborhoods, schools, and hospitals as a practice to maximize civilian casualties in order to turn public opinion against Israel. Hamas openly admits this." He further commented on the ICC's decision by saying it "transformed it into a kangaroo court" and "rewarded Hamas' tactics."

Sherman also addressed the ICC's ruling directly in another tweet. He described it as an "absurd ruling" that represents a final blow to the legitimacy of this body. Emphasizing Israel's position in the conflict, he noted that "#Israel is fighting a legitimate war that it did not start against adversaries that pledge to destroy Israel and eradicate its people," adding that there is no more just cause for war than this one.

Furthermore, Congressman Sherman called for action from the United States in response to what he perceives as injustice by the ICC. In his words: "Given this outrageous perversion of justice and abetting of Hamas's tactics by the ICC, I believe the U.S. must act swiftly to sanction the ICC." He emphasized that politicized distortion of international law should not go without consequence.