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Sep 20, 2026

Trump administration prepares sweeping sanctions against International Criminal Court

The Trump administration is preparing comprehensive sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court itself, potentially disrupting payments, IT services and investigations. The move follows the ICC's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Sep 20, 20269 sources

May 7, 2026

Spain Activates EU Blocking Statute Against US Sanctions

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez called on the EU to activate its blocking statute against US sanctions, specifically targeting those imposed on officials defending international justice. The blocking law was previously applied against US sanctions during the Trump administration.

May 7, 20262 sources

Top claims

▪Dutch officials are preparing contingency measures to help the International Criminal Court keep operating, including paying staff, protecting witnesses, and maintaining the detention facility in The Hague
▪The U.S. should impose sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court
▪U.S. officials indicated that the decision on whether to impose sanctions against the International Criminal Court could be finalized as soon as the week of September 21, 2026, during or just after the United Nations General Assembly in New York

People involved

Benjamin Netanyahu Donald Trump

Subtopics

Sanctions & economic countermeasures2 EU foreign policy1 EU institutions & governance1 EU–U.S. relations1 International Criminal Court1 Israel-Gaza war1 Trump administration1 US foreign policy1 War crimes & accountability1

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