Trump TARGETS ICC Itself, Threatens Global Finances Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrants

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The Trump administration is preparing sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), potentially targeting the court itself rather than only individual officials. The reported measures could restrict most transactions with the ICC after a six- to seven-month grace period and potentially affect access to U.S.-linked financial services. Reuters reported that the administration has prepared the sanctions, while noting it could not independently verify the Wall Street Journal report. The move comes amid Washington’s long-running dispute with the ICC over its jurisdiction and the court’s arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity related to Gaza. The U.S. and Israel are not parties to the Rome Statute. The proposed sanctions could affect financial transactions, IT services, insurance, investigations and other operations involving the Hague-based court. The timing

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