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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
James C. Reynolds

Trump prepares move to cripple world’s war crimes court over Netanyahu warrant: report

  • Donald Trump is reportedly preparing sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court following its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
  • The proposed sanctions could block the court from conducting dollar-based transactions, effectively severing it from the global financial system and undermining its operations.
  • American officials indicate the sanctions could be finalized this week during or immediately after the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shortened his visit to the United Nations General Assembly, where he is scheduled to deliver a speech on Thursday.
  • The Trump administration and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are seeking to isolate the tribunal, which the United States has never joined as a member state.

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Trump planning sanctions against International Criminal Court over Netanyahu arrest warrant: report

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