US Sanctions Two ICC Judges Over Israel War Crimes Rulings

The US has imposed sanctions on ICC judges Gocha Lordkipanidze and Erdenebalsuren Damdin following the court’s rejection of Israel’s challenge to its investigation into Gaza war crimes. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused the judges of participating in the ICC’s “illegitimate targeting of Israel,” citing their support for a ruling against Israel’s appeal on arrest warrants for Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant. The ICC upheld its investigation based on a prior notification to Israel, dismissing the need for a new notice.

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