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Trump Slaps Sanctions on International Criminal Court over Israel Probes

Summary In a move that has sparked international concern, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to its investigations into alleged war crimes committed by Israeli forces. The decision comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was visiting Washington and meeting with lawmakers.

The Backdrop
Tensions between the United States and the ICC have been escalating in recent years. In 2020, Trump sanctioned the chief prosecutor of the ICC, Fatou Bensouda, over her decision to open an inquiry into war crimes committed by all sides, including the US, in Afghanistan. However, those sanctions were lifted under President Joe Biden, and the US began to cooperate with the tribunal.

The Executive Order
The order signed by Trump accuses the ICC of engaging in illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and its close ally Israel and of abusing its power by issuing baseless arrest warrants against Netanyahu and his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant. The order states that the US will impose tangible and significant consequences on those responsible for the ICC's alleged transgressions, which may include blocking property and assets and restricting travel to the United States.

Reactions
Human rights activists have strongly condemned the move, warning that it will have a chilling effect on the pursuit of justice and undermine efforts to hold accountable those who commit war crimes. Charlie Hogle, staff attorney with American Civil Liberties Union's National Security Project, said, Victims of human rights abuses around the world turn to the International Criminal Court when they have nowhere else to go, and President Trump's executive order will make it harder for them to find justice.

The ICC Response
In response to the sanctions, the ICC has reaffirmed its commitment to providing justice and hope to millions of innocent victims of atrocities worldwide. In a statement, the court said, The Court stands firmly by its personnel and pledges to continue providing justice and hope to those affected by war crimes, genocide, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law. The court called on its 125 member states, civil society, and all nations of the world to stand united for justice and fundamental human rights.

Conclusion
The move by Trump is seen as an attack on accountability and free speech. It remains to be seen how this will affect the ICC's ability to investigate and prosecute war crimes around the world, but it is clear that the consequences of this decision could be far-reaching and have significant implications for international justice.

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