ICC condemns Trump sanctions and urges member states to defend global justice
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has condemned sanctions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, calling for member states to oppose them. The ICC argues that these sanctions threaten its independence and the global justice system. European leaders, including Germany and the European Commission, expressed strong support for the ICC. They emphasized the court's importance in upholding international law and justice, contrasting with the U.S. stance. The U.S. sanctions follow an ICC arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes. The U.S. plans to impose significant consequences on ICC officials, which has drawn criticism from human rights groups.