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An exterior view of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, 9 December, 2025

Video. ICC head warns of demise of 'rule of law' after fresh US sanctions

Updated: 21/08/2026 - 13:59 GMT+2

Washington has repeatedly accused the ICC of "politicised actions" and of "targeting Israel" after it issued an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu relating to the war in Gaza.

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