The United States plans to impose additional sanctions on the International Criminal Court, this time imposing restrictions on the organization itself, in addition to individual officials, Reuters reported, citing its sources.
According to them, the introduction of such sanctions has been discussed in US government circles, but the exact date for announcing the restrictions is unknown.
According to Reuters, court officials have already held emergency meetings with representatives of the organization's member states about the possible consequences of comprehensive sanctions.
According to the agency, the sanctions could affect the court's ability to pay its employees and restrict access to bank accounts and computer software in its offices.
The current administration The US government, led by President Donald Trump, has imposed sanctions on the court several times. On February 6, Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on court officials. The US government has accused the court of unlawful actions against Washington and its allies, such as Israel. The US believes the court abused its power by issuing unfounded arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
The order authorizes financial and visa restrictions on court officials involved in investigations of US citizens or their allies, as well as their family members.