Trump considers sanctions against lawyer leading Netanyahu ICC case
Donald Trump is reportedly considering sanctions against Karim Khan, the British lawyer leading the prosecution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the International Criminal Court (ICC). This follows the ICC's recent issuance of arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes in Gaza. US officials have criticized the ICC, with Trump's future national security adviser promising a strong response when Trump takes office in January. Senior Republicans, including House foreign affairs committee chairman Michael McCaul, have called for immediate sanctions against ICC officials. In contrast, the UK government has not committed to arresting Netanyahu if he visits, stating it would follow legal obligations. Other European nations, like Germany and France, have not clarified their positions, while Hungary's prime minister has vowed to defy the ICC warrant.