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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has condemned an executive order signed by United States President Donald Trump on Friday, which imposes punitive sanctions on ICC officials.
The ICC views this order as an attempt to harm its independent and impartial judicial work.
The executive order, issued on Thursday, threatens “tangible and significant consequences” for ICC officials investigating alleged war crimes that could impact US national security or that of its allies, including Israel.
The order also details possible sanctions, such as asset freezes and travel bans, against ICC officials, employees, and their family members.
Moreso, this development follows the ICC’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of alleged war crimes related to the conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The ICC also issued a warrant for a former Hamas commander, Mohammed Deif.
Notably, neither the US nor Israel recognizes the ICC’s jurisdiction, although there are 125 states parties to the Rome Statute, which established the ICC in 2002.
The ICC has also called on all parties to stand united for justice and fundamental human rights, and has pledged to continue providing justice and hope to millions of innocent victims of atrocities worldwide.
