Dozens of countries have voiced strong support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) following sanctions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on its staff. A majority of ICC member states, including the UK, Germany, and France, reaffirmed that the ICC is a "vital pillar of the international justice system." The sanctions came after Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—the first foreign leader to meet with him since his return to power. The ICC had previously issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in connection with alleged war crimes in Gaza, which Israel denies, alongside charges involving a Hamas commander. The U.S. condemned the court, accusing it of making a "shameful moral equivalency" between Israel and Hamas.
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Earlier on Friday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) urged its member states and global civil society to "stand united for justice and fundamental human rights," reaffirming its commitment to providing "justice and hope to millions of innocent victims of atrocities worldwide." The ICC issued arrest warrants last year for Israeli leaders aligned with the U.S. and a Hamas commander, relating to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Prosecutors at the ICC stated there are "reasonable grounds" to believe that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, his former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas's Mohammed Deif—who was killed last year—may be criminally responsible for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
In response, a White House memo circulated on Thursday criticized the ICC's decision to issue the warrants against both Israel and Hamas figures, accusing the court of drawing a "shameful moral equivalency" between the two. The memo also warned that the ICC's actions could "set a dangerous precedent" and interfere with U.S. sovereignty, undermining the nation's national security and foreign policy interests. It emphasized that both the U.S. and Israel are democracies with militaries that strictly adhere to international laws of war.During Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington, the U.S. imposed sanctions on the ICC, targeting individuals involved in its investigations. While the specific list of those affected has not been revealed, these sanctions could include financial penalties and visa restrictions on key ICC personnel and their families. There is concern that these measures might disrupt the court's technical and IT operations, potentially dissuading victims of alleged atrocities from providing testimony.
Luis Moreno Ocampo, the ICC's inaugural chief prosecutor, expressed that the global response to these actions is critical. He pointed out that European countries, as well as others like South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia, face a crucial decision: whether to allow the U.S. to dictate global justice.The United Nations has called for the reversal of the sanctions, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated that the ICC must operate freely to combat global impunity. However, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar strongly supported Trump's executive order, condemning the ICC's actions as "immoral" and legally unfounded, accusing the court of failing to adhere to international law.
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