Overview

• U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan, barring him and his family from entering the U.S. and freezing any U.S.-based assets.
• The sanctions are a response to ICC investigations into alleged war crimes involving U.S. citizens and allies, including Israel and Afghanistan-related cases.
• The ICC recently issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials, as well as a Hamas commander, over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
• Seventy-nine ICC member states, including the UK, Germany, and France, condemned the sanctions, emphasizing their support for the court's independence and impartiality.
• The ICC has vowed to continue its work, stating that these measures undermine international justice and the rights of victims seeking accountability.