US sanctions two ICC judges for actions against Israel

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced today that the Trump Administration has imposed sanctions on two judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC). These sanctions are in response to what the administration describes as politicized and illegitimate actions taken against Israel.

Rubio emphasized that the United States will continue to impose significant and tangible consequences to counteract the ICC"s actions, which he characterized as lawfare, abuse of power, and a blatant disregard for the sovereignty of both the U.S. and Israel.

This announcement follows a broader context of tensions between the U.S. and the ICC regarding its investigations and actions related to Israel. For more information on this topic, see our previous reports.