Why Trump Sanctioned the International Criminal Court: QuickTake

The International Criminal Court sparked an angry response from Israel in 2024 when it issued arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the nation’s former defense minister for alleged war crimes in the Gaza Strip. The government denied the charges, saying its conduct in the conflict is in line with international law, and Netanyahu’s office said the ICC’s decision was “motivated by anti-Semitic hatred of Israel.”

Coming to their defense upon his return to the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump called the warrants “baseless” as he authorized sanctions on ICC officials who investigate the US and its allies. ...