In response to the ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant, President Trump issued an executive order imposing sanctions against the court's officials. He labeled the ICC as illegitimate and claimed its actions threaten U.S. sovereignty and allies. The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans for ICC staff involved in investigations against American citizens. This decision reflects Trump's steadfast backing for Israel and resistance against international legal measures perceived as adversarial, despite analysts warning that such actions undermine the rule of law globally.
"Trump's executive order claimed the ICC has abused its power by issuing arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, stating that The Hague-based court has taken illegitimate actions against the US and its close ally Israel."
"The actions taken by the International Criminal Court against Israel and the United States set a dangerous precedent, accusing the ICC of malign behaviour that threatens to violate American sovereignty and undermine national security and foreign policy."
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