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US announces sanctions against ICC and issues demand to member states

The US said it intends to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court to stop it from operating. Washington is seeking the cancellation of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant in cases involving crimes against humanity.

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The United States announced its intention to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court, saying it wants to stop the court from operating.

Washington is also seeking the cancellation of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. The warrants concern cases involving crimes against humanity.

The announcement came on Friday after the US threatened to dismantle the ICC.

What we know

  • The US said it intends to impose sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
  • Washington is seeking the cancellation of arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.
  • The announcement followed US threats to dismantle the ICC.

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  • The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
  • Sources: Le Monde International.
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