US Targets ICC Leadership Over Gaza Probes

The United States sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, accusing them of directing ICC investigations, arrests, or prosecutions without consent from states, as part of a campaign to curb what Washington calls a politicized court. Senator Marco Rubio framed the ICC as corrupt and urged member nations to withdraw; the move follows prior sanctions on other ICC officials and despite the US and Israel not recognizing ICC jurisdiction.