The U.S. has imposed full blocking sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), escalating tensions in a long-standing dispute over its handling of war crimes investigations. The move follows accusations that the court has unfairly targeted Israel, American military personnel, and the Trump administration, prompting a direct response from Washington. The sanctions mark a significant step in the U.S. government’s efforts to counter what it views as an overreach of the ICC’s authority. The announcement comes amid broader diplomatic efforts to limit the court’s jurisdiction over American citizens and allies.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday that the U.S. is imposing full blocking sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), sharply escalating its fight against the global judicial body over criticism that it’s unjustly pursuing war crimes cases against Israel, American service members and the Trump administration. The sanctions announcement coincided with a former...
