"We object to the ICC exercising authority" Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabi Ashkenazi wrote this evening in his Twitter account that when talking with the U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Friday, he emphasized Israel’s objection to the ICC exercising its authority in Judea, Samaria and Gaza. Ashkenazi added that he stressed the commitment of the State of Israel to protect its citizens and soldiers. "I made it clear", wrote Ashkenazi, “that the active involvement of the Palestinian Authority in promoting the investigation will hurt any chance of advancement, both in the political field and in the situation on the ground". "This Palestinian activity", concluded Ashkenazi, "has a destructive effect on the relations with Israel". Source: H Breaking News ?? IF YOU LOVE ISRAEL - SHARE NEWSRAEL! ??