US EditionTrump Sanctions ICC Over Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders - News Facts Network
- US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, accusing it of abusing power by targeting America and Israel with probes, as stated in his executive order.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni released Libyan General Osama Elmasry Njeem, ignoring an ICC arrest warrant for war crimes, prompting investigations against her government.
- The European Greens urged the European Commission to hold Italy accountable for defying international legal obligations regarding the ICC.
- The ICC condemned Trump's sanctions, stating they threaten its independence and judicial work, while the UN expressed deep regret over the decision.
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International Criminal Court: From Netanyahu's Express Arrest Order to the Decade Without Actions Against Maduro · Global Voices
Donald Trump’s decree to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) has focused the work of this court charged with prosecuting war crimes and crimes against humanity. The decision is based on alleged “illegal and unfounded actions” towards the United States and its “close ally” Israel. In this regard, the ICC accuses the ICC of “abuse of power” by the arrest warrant issued in November against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Neta…
Trump Sanctions ICC over War Crimes Investigations Against Israel
President Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court over its war crimes investigations against Israel. The executive order issued Thursday accuses the ICC of engaging in “illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel.” It also says the ICC abused its power when it issued “baseless” arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant o…
Trump attacks the International Criminal Court
Why has Trump done this? Because the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant of Israel for genocide against the Palestinian people of Gaza, last November. This...
Trump Sanctions ICC, Blasts Court for Setting ‘Dangerous Precedent’ With Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House, in Washington, DC, Feb. 3, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order imposing travel and economic sanctions against those who assist with International Criminal Court (ICC) investigations of American citizens or allies such as Israel. Trump announced the executive order on Thursday, coinciding with the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
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EMEA Tribune, Breaking News, World News, Latest News, Top HeadlinesWhy has Trump hit the international criminal court with sanctions?
Asset freezes, travel bans against International Criminal Court officials ordered in protest against Netanyahu warrant.
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