US may impose sanctions on entire International Criminal Court — Reuters

The US administration is considering imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) this week, which could jeopardize its daily work.

Reuters has reported this, citing six informed sources.

Previously, Washington limited itself to personal sanctions against individual prosecutors and judges, but including the court itself on the list would be a significant escalation. The reason for this step is called the investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel.

How sanctions may affect the daily work of the ICC

According to sources, the ICC has already held internal meetings, as well as consultations between diplomats of the court's member states. The sanctions may affect basic processes - from salary payments to access to bank accounts and software. As a precautionary measure, court employees were paid salaries in advance for the rest of 2025.

What the US State Department officially says about the ICC

The US State Department accused the court of trying to extend "non-existent jurisdiction" to American and Israeli citizens. The department stated that the US is ready to take additional measures to protect national security.

Who exactly is the ICC prosecuting in the Israeli war crimes case

The ICC, which has been operating in The Hague since 2002, has previously issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as a number of Hamas representatives. The US and Israel do not recognize the court's jurisdiction.

Recall that in February of this year, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on sanctions against the International Criminal Court, accusing it of biased actions against the US and Israel.