President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday sanctioning the International Criminal Court, accusing it of targeting the United States and Israel improperly. The order includes financial sanctions and visa restrictions against ICC officials and their family members involved in investigations of U.S. citizens or allies. Last year, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defense minister, and Hamas leaders, leading to criticism from Washington. The order argues that the ICC has no jurisdiction over the U.S. or Israel, and both countries have strong judicial systems. The order also cites a bill passed by the House earlier this year to sanction the ICC that was blocked by Senate Democrats. The signing of the executive order is expected to coincide with Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, which included a meeting at the Oval Office on Tuesday. Trump has previously argued that the ICC lacks legitimacy and authority in the U.S. The fact sheet supporting the order describes the ICC as a court of last resort and states that the U.S. and Israel should not be subject to its jurisdiction.
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