Sanctions: U.S. hits judges, prosecutors with new sanctions

AWANI

The Trump administration imposed sanctions on judges and prosecutors at the International Criminal Court that were involved in cases related to Israel and alleged U.S. war crimes.

Transcript

00:00The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on judges and prosecutors at the International Criminal Court

00:06involved in cases related to Israel and alleged U.S. war crimes.

00:11In a statement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls the court a national security threat against the U.S. and Israel.

00:19He said the administration opposed what it described as the ICC's abuse of power and disregard for national sovereignty.

00:26France and the United Nations have condemned the move, saying it undermined international justice and judicial independence.

00:35The sanctions marked the second round in less than three months after four ICC judges were targeted earlier.

00:41The escalation is expected to impede the court's work, including cases on Russia's war in Ukraine.

00:47Last November, ICC judges issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,

00:53former Defense Chief Yov Galant and Hamas leader Ibrahim al-Mazri

00:57over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza conflict.

01:03The court has also pursued Afghanistan cases since 2020, including possible crimes committed by U.S. troops.

Category

Transcript

Be the first to comment

Recommended