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Nearly 80 countries support ICC following Trump’s sanctions

Dozens of nations reaffirm "unwavering support" for International Criminal Court after Trump’s signing of executive order authorizing sanctions against ICC personnel.

Nearly 80 countries support ICC following Trump’s sanctions

'Illegitimate, baseless actions'

Trump signs executive order imposing sanctions on ICC

Trump officially signs executive order imposing sanctions on the ICC: The ICC has no jurisdiction over the United States or Israel.

Trump signs executive order imposing sanctions on ICC

Following arrest warrants:

Trump to sign sanctions against ICC

Following arrest orders against Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant, US President to sign an executive order sanctioning ICC with economic and entry limitations.

Trump to sign sanctions against ICC

Democrats betrayed Israel and US interests on the ICC

They effectively blocked sanctions on an antisemitic International Criminal Court because it impacted those who enable it. Then they blamed the GOP. Schumer was too cowardly to act the way principled Dem. Senator Fetterman did. Op-ed.

Democrats betrayed Israel and US interests on the ICC

Senate Democrats block ICC sanctions bill

Senate Democrats vote against Republican-led bill aimed at sanctioning officials from the International Criminal Court in response to arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Senate Democrats block ICC sanctions bill

Fearing US sanctions

ICC implements measures to protect its staff

Two sources say the ICC has implemented measures to protect its staff from potential US sanctions, including paying salaries three months in advance.

ICC implements measures to protect its staff

ICC fears Trump sanctions will destroy organization

International Criminal Court officials warn sanctions imposed by the Trump Administration could 'shut the court down entirely.'

ICC fears Trump sanctions will destroy organization

Hostage Deal:

Hostage's father seeks to use ICC warrants to press Netanyahu

Yehuda, father of kidnapped Nimrod Cohen, will meet with Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the ICC, to push for using arrest warrants to advance the hostage deal.

Hostage's father seeks to use ICC warrants to press Netanyahu

ICC Chief Prosecutor claims:

'Israel made no real effort to investigate genocide claims'

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan justifies arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant, claims Israel made “no real effort” to independently investigate claims that it committed war crimes.

'Israel made no real effort to investigate genocide claims'

Rubio at confirmation:

'ICC warrants against Israel test-run for warrants against US'

Senator Marco Rubio during his confirmation hearing to become Secretary of State condemns the ICC for its moral equivalence between Hamas and Israel.

'ICC warrants against Israel test-run for warrants against US'

ICC prosecutor to court:

'Reject Israel's move to dismiss arrest warrants'

Chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, urges judges to dismiss Israel’s appeal challenging the court's jurisdiction, in wake of arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

'Reject Israel's move to dismiss arrest warrants'

Human Rights Expert:

'Francesca Albanese is the 21st-century Joseph Goebbels'

Professor Anne Bayefsky of Touro University and Human Rights Voices speaks with Arutz Sheva about the appeal by UN officials against the US bill imposing sanctions on the ICC.

'Francesca Albanese is the 21st-century Joseph Goebbels'

Polish PM:

'We won’t arrest Netanyahu if he attends Auschwitz commemoration'

Following ICC warrant, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Netanyahu will have safe passage and will not face arrest if he attends the 80th-anniversary commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz later this month.

'We won’t arrest Netanyahu if he attends Auschwitz commemoration'

House passes bill imposing sanctions on ICC over arrest warrants

House of Representatives passes Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, in response to its arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

House passes bill imposing sanctions on ICC over arrest warrants

US rabbis call for bipartisan support for sanctions on ICC

The Coalition for Jewish Value called on Representatives from both parties to support the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, which would impose sanctions on the ICC for its arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

US rabbis call for bipartisan support for sanctions on ICC

Rep. Torres:

'ICC should be sanctioned for distorting law beyond recognition'

US Representative Ritchie Torres announced that he will vote in Congress to sanction the International Criminal Court after it issued arrest warrants for Israel's leadership.

'ICC should be sanctioned for distorting law beyond recognition'

Speaker Johnson announces:

House to vote on ICC sanctions bill this week

House Speaker Mike Johnson announces the House will approve sanctions against ICC and its Chief Prosecutor following arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: We will not tolerate rogue actors who circumvent international law to attack Israel and threaten America.

House to vote on ICC sanctions bill this week

Report:

Trump to impose severe sanctions on ICC

US President-elect Trump plans to introduce sweeping sanctions against International Criminal Court in bid to get the court to cancel arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Trump to impose severe sanctions on ICC

Because of ICC warrants:

PM won't go to 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation events

Israeli PM reportedly to skip events in Poland marking the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz death camp due to concerns he will be arrested in accordance with the ICC warrants against him.

PM won't go to 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation events

IDF:

Hague ruling endangers IDF soldiers travelling abroad

Following warrants issued against Netanyahu and Gallant in the Hague, IDF instructs soldiers who served in Gaza to avoid leaving the country for fear of arrest.

Hague ruling endangers IDF soldiers travelling abroad

ICC President:

'US and Russian attacks on us are shameful and appalling'

Judge Tomoko Akane, president of International Criminal Court, criticizes Russia for targeting the court’s prosecutors and judges over investigation into Putin, as well as Senator Lindsey Graham's threat to sanction the court over arrest warrants for Israelis.

'US and Russian attacks on us are shameful and appalling'

ICC fails Afghan women. Filmmakers step in

While the ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, it has no time for Afghan women. A new film indicts the Taliban’s murderous treatment of these brave women. Opinion.

ICC fails Afghan women. Filmmakers step in

The servant, the king, the fish, and the ICC

Let Saudi Arabia and Qatar send food and water, and take in emigrants and refugees. Egypt, too.Opinion.

The servant, the king, the fish, and the ICC

Former Defense Minister:

'War crimes are being committed here'

Moshe Ya'alon continues to criticize Israel's actions in Gaza, warning of potential legal consequences at The Hague. He accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing.

'War crimes are being committed here'

Dutch PM:

'Could be ways for Netanyahu to visit without being arrested'

After the ICC issued arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof says there are potential scenarios in which Netanyahu could visit without facing arrest, depending on the purpose of his visit.

'Could be ways for Netanyahu to visit without being arrested'

Kenneth Roth calls need to liberate hostages 'utter irrelevancy'

Former Human Rights Watch director defends ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant by calling the hostages and Israel's right to self defense "utter irrelevancies."

Kenneth Roth calls need to liberate hostages 'utter irrelevancy'

EU Foreign Policy Chief:

'We cannot undermine the International Criminal Court'

Outgoing EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell urges all EU member states to respect the decisions of the ICC, including the arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

'We cannot undermine the International Criminal Court'

Day of Shame for Britain

Dithering does not excuse us. In our case, it amounts to betrayal.

Day of Shame for Britain

Senator Graham:

'If you empower the ICC, you'll have trouble with the US'

US Senator Lindsey Graham spoke to the press in Jerusalem and pledged that he would work to sanction the International Criminal Court and any country that took action against Israel.

'If you empower the ICC, you'll have trouble with the US'

Israel to appeal ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

The Prime Minister's Office noted that a denial of the appeal would 'prove to Israel's friends in the US and the world even more how biased the ICC is against Israel.'

Israel to appeal ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

'Israel not a member of the ICC'

France announces Netanyahu, Gallant, immune to arrest warrant

French minister notes Israel not a member of the International Criminal Court, says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant are immune to arrest.

France announces Netanyahu, Gallant, immune to arrest warrant

Italy voices doubts about ICC warrant against Netanyahu

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expresses concerns over legality of arrest warrant against Netanyahu, says it would not be feasible to detain him while he remains in office.

Italy voices doubts about ICC warrant against Netanyahu

Alan Dershowitz assembling 'dream team' to defend Israel at ICC

Famed American lawyer assembles team of former attorneys general, lawyers, and even former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo to argue Israel's case following the ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Alan Dershowitz assembling 'dream team' to defend Israel at ICC

Israel is treated like Shylock by the world

To fight back is not a crime or a sin. It is not seeking a pound of flesh. It is the preservation of life. This is not the 16th Century or the 1930s. Jews have the right to live and can defend themselves if need be. Op-ed.

Israel is treated like Shylock by the world

Graham to Canadian FM:

'Should the ICC also come after the US President?'

Senator Lindsey Graham responds to Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, who said Canada will abide by ICC arrest warrants decision: We will make it loud and clear that those countries who assist in enforcing the arrest warrants – even if they are close allies – will hit a wall of resistance in America.

'Should the ICC also come after the US President?'

Danon:

'ICC decision is not justice, it is diplomatic terrorism'

Israeli Amb. to the UN addresses murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, accuses ICC of betraying its founding principles and undermining efforts to free the hostages in Gaza.

'ICC decision is not justice, it is diplomatic terrorism'

Following ICC ruling:

Khamenei calls for the death penalty for Netanyahu

Arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant 'not enough,' death penalty must be issued for 'criminal' Israeli leaders, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei demands.

Khamenei calls for the death penalty for Netanyahu

Col. Richard Kemp:

'ICC has shown that it can't be salvaged, should be ended'

Former Commander of the British armed forces in Afghanistan tells Arutz Sheva ICC warrants against Israeli leaders will incite more global antisemitism, deter democracies from defending themselves against terrorism.

'ICC has shown that it can't be salvaged, should be ended'

ICC arrest warrants, dark fantasy, abusers, godless Anglicans

The war on Israel makes for weird allies. Opinion.

ICC arrest warrants, dark fantasy, abusers, godless Anglicans

EU Foreign Policy chief:

'All EU member states must obey ICC's arrest warrants ruling'

Outgoing EU Foreign Policy chief criticizes Israel after it blasted ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: Every time someone disagrees with the policy of one Israeli government - (they are) being accused of antisemitism. That's enough.

'All EU member states must obey ICC's arrest warrants ruling'

'Courageous decision'

Erdogan welcomes arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

Turkey's President urges Western countries to abide by ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.

Erdogan welcomes arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

The international system is broken beyond repair

The Soviets were convinced that by laundering Palestinian Arab terrorist propaganda through the U.N. system,, they would weaken and divide the Western alliance. Today, Israel is on trial for the crimes Hamas and its supporters carried out against the State of Israel. Opinion.

The international system is broken beyond repair

WSJ: Biden broke his promise, Israel exceeded its aid obligations

In an op-ed, the Wall Street Journal details how the International Criminal Court is targeting Israel, warns precedent will be used against the US later on.

WSJ: Biden broke his promise, Israel exceeded its aid obligations

Fighting Lawfare:

Penalizing the criminal international court

Shame on Team Biden for having imagined that it’s “better to engage” with the ICC than impose sanctions on it. Opinion.

Penalizing the criminal international court

Britain hints:

Netanyahu could face arrest if he enters the country

Downing Street says Netanyahu could face arrest upon entering Britain following the ICC issuance of an international arrest warrant against him, though it won't comment on "hypotheticals".

Netanyahu could face arrest if he enters the country

French MP:

'International institutions shine with their anti-Israelism'

French MP Philippe Juvin attacked the ICC's decision to issue warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant and called on his country not to execute them if the Israeli officials enter the country.

'International institutions shine with their anti-Israelism'

Hungarian PM:

'Warrants have no impact on our friendship with Israel'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wrote to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to denounce the ICC warrants and invite him on an official visit to Hungary.

'Warrants have no impact on our friendship with Israel'

Report:

Trump team already preparing measures against ICC

Hebrew media reports President-Elect's people have begun preparing to impose sanctions on ICC officials responsible for the warrants against Israeli leaders 2 months before Trump's inauguration.

Trump team already preparing measures against ICC

J Street defends ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

Self-proclaimed 'pro-Israel, pro-peace' organization claims ICC decision to issue arrest warrants against Israeli leaders is not antisemitic, says move is sign Israel needs to change course and end war with Hamas.

J Street defends ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

House Speaker Johnson condemns 'antisemitic' ICC decision

US House Speaker Mike Johnson condemns International Criminal Court's (decision to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, calls on Biden to act against ICC.

House Speaker Johnson condemns 'antisemitic' ICC decision

UN spokesman:

'UN could meet Netanyahu despite arrest warrant'

Following ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu, UN spokesman says limited contacts are allowed "to address fundamental issues". No indications that a meeting between Netanyahu and UN chief Guterres is in the works.

'UN could meet Netanyahu despite arrest warrant'

Turkey welcomes ICC decision against Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says the arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant are a good step towards “the realization of justice.”

Turkey welcomes ICC decision against Israel

Ambassador Herzog:

'ICC decision is a mockery of the court'

Israel’s Ambassador to the US denounces ICC decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: The world has turned on its head.

'ICC decision is a mockery of the court'

Biden against ICC:

'Arrest warrants against Israeli leaders are outrageous'

US President condemns International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: There is no equivalence — none — between Israel and Hamas.

'Arrest warrants against Israeli leaders are outrageous'

Amb. Danon to Arutz Sheva:

'Boycott the ICC, and anyone who cooperates with it'

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must take punitive action against the ICC, the Palestinian Authority, and anyone who cooperates with the arrest warrants.

'Boycott the ICC, and anyone who cooperates with it'

'A dark day for justice'

IHF denounces ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders

Israel Heritage Foundation Executive Director Rabbi David Katz says "the ICC's actions undermine its credibility and demonstrate a disturbing disregard for Jewish life."

IHF denounces ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders

A-G condemns ICC decision:

'Israel is considering its next legal steps'

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara condemns ICC decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: The decision is baseless, regrettable and fundamentally wrong.

'Israel is considering its next legal steps'

Netanyahu:

'What in God’s name are they talking about in The Hague?'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the ICC's decision to issue arrest warrants and said it was made by 'a rogue prosecutor who is trying to extricate himself from sexual harassment charges, and by biased judges who are motivated by antisemitic sentiments.'

'What in God’s name are they talking about in The Hague?'

White House:

'US rejects ICC decision, process was flawed'

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre explains that the ICC Chief Prosecutor did not give Israel a fair chance, calling into question the credibility of the investigation and the court's decision.

'US rejects ICC decision, process was flawed'

Netanyahu:

'The court that was founded to defend humanity is now its enemy'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked the ICC's decision to issue arrest warrants against him and former Defense Minister Gallant: 'This is an antisemitic move.'

'The court that was founded to defend humanity is now its enemy'