On June 5, 2025, the US imposed sanctions on four ICC judges, citing their involvement in investigations against the US and Israel. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the ICC as politicized, while the court defended its independence. The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans, escalating tensions between the US and the ICC.
The sanctions follow the ICC's issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli leaders amid allegations of war crimes during the Gaza conflict. The US has historically opposed ICC actions, particularly those involving its personnel and allies, leading to previous sanctions against ICC officials.
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The International Criminal Court is an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal that sits in The Hague, Netherlands.
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