Washington Today (5-20-24): ICC seeks war crime arrest warrants against Hamas & Israeli leaders

The International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan says he is seeking arrest warrants for three leaders of Hamas, plus Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity. We will hear from the prosecutor, prime minister, and U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) speaks to the Israel Knesset, criticizing President Joe Biden's policies towards Israel and praising the policies of former President Donald Trump, whom she has endorsed in this year's presidential election.

U.S. sends its "official condolences" after a helicopter crash in Iran kills the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi but makes it clear that the U.S. opposes the human rights violation overseen by that President.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin holds another virtual meeting with the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, promising that U.S. military aid to Ukraine to fight Russia's invasion will continue to flow.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) schedules a revote this week on a bipartisan border security bill that Senate Republican blocked earlier this year.

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