Part of Trump's ICC Confrontation · 2 stories · since Sep 20 · newest 11h ago
US prepares to sanction the ICC itself as the Netherlands braces for falloutICC president Akane condemns the threatened sanctions
3 Sep 21 · 2d ago · 14 articles · 5 posts · 15 comments · 4 sources · development 3 of 6
ICC President Tomoko Akane told the Assembly of States Parties that an institution-wide designation would hit contracts for computer systems, insurance, investigators and staff pay, likening the treatment to that of a terrorist organization.
“is being threatened with draconian economic sanctions from institutions of another permanent member of the Security Council as if it was a terrorist organisation”
Tomoko Akane
Donald Trump US President
Marco Rubio US Secretary of State
Tomoko Akane ICC PresidentKarim Ahmad Khan Former ICC chief prosecutor
Benjamin Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister
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Reported in the same hours no headline names this development itself — these 5 claims were published in its stretch
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first by Channel News Asia, 2d ago · also Independent UK
1 more headline
- Trump planning sanctions against International Criminal Court over Netanyahu arrest warrant: report The Independent · 2d ago
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first by Times of Israel, 2d ago
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first by Jacobin, 2d ago
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first by The Hindu, 2d ago
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first by Straits Times, 2d ago
What people said 12 voices · best of 18 · verbatim
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It's not the good guys that attack the International Criminal Court. Hint: It's international criminals.
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Human rights groups based in the West Bank have long documented Israel’s crimes — and that’s why they’re now subject to US sanctions. The US government is trying to make their work impossible in order to protect Israel from scrutiny. https:// jacobin.com/2026/09/israel-us- sanctions-lawyers-institutions
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Dutch officials have been notified the administration’s sanctions are imminent and are looking at ways to help keep the global tribunal operating.
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Because he was never with us! He has always been the enemy within. It's a family trait!
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Nothing says ‘I’m innocent’ like closing down a court.
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When will he finally be stopped? You do realize, understanding now? Is that we are a very weak country, and sadly so is the rest of the world, when one person is not stopped! He has caused so much destruction! Why is the Supreme court judges not held accountable? They said he can do what he wants!
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Its more likely he's making sure it can't come for him and his when he leaves office, the netanyahu bit is just conveniently timed.
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Putin, Bibi and trump are all war criminals… that’s why he wants to dismantle it.
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PESKY COURT IS INVESTIGATING TRUMP AND HIS THUGS FOR INTERNATIONAL WAR CRIMES.
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Criminal Trump doesn't want criminal Netanyahou to be held accountable for his many crimes against humanity!! It's not surprising felon Donny wants to protect his fellow criminal!! They both need to be held accountable!!
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It's because this administration is forcing our military to commit mass murder at sea. Nobody in this country agreed that drug smuggling was a capitol offense. They forced in a legal memo that gave the green light.
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SCOTUS- are you SURE your thin-veil Robes, Billionaire Backers, vaunted Shadow Docket, and AI-authored opinions will protect you from an unchecked Tyranical Maniac? Cuz... This ride aint over.
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