Johnson threatens ICC sanctions vote over Netanyahu arrest warrant application

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Monday that the House may vote on sanctions against the International Criminal Court for seeking an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Why it matters: The vote, which GOP sources told Axios could come as soon as this week, is poised to once again divide House Democrats over Israel.

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) has introduced a bill that would sanction ICC officials who investigate U.S. citizens or allies. It's supported by nearly two dozen other Republicans, including Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), chair of the House Republican Conference.

Driving the news: ICC prosecutor Karim Khan announced he is seeking arrest warrants against Netanyahu and three Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' leader in Gaza, over alleged war crimes, Axios' Barak Ravid reported.

The application marks the first time the ICC has sought to prosecute a major U.S. ally or the leader of a democratic country.