President Trump is set to sign an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) due to its investigations targeting US allies.
US President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court ( ICC ) on Thursday afternoon. White House officials confirmed this move, which has significant implications for the global court that prosecutes war crimes, genocides, and crimes against humanity. The ICC , governed by the Rome Statute, has been a point of contention for the US, which, along with Israel , is not a signatory to the treaty.
This executive order will encompass both financial sanctions and visa restrictions targeting ICC officials and their families involved in investigations that focused on the US or its allies, such as Israel. The sanctions could disrupt the ICC's operations in various ways, including hindering the payment of staff salaries, as many banks globally maintain ties to the US financial system.The move comes after the ICC issued arrest warrants earlier this year for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, then-defense minister Yoav Gallant, and several Hamas leaders. This action sparked criticism from the US, which has consistently opposed the ICC's jurisdiction over American citizens and its allies. The sanctions are seen as a direct response to these investigations and a bid to curtail the court's influence
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