US President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the ICC over its investigation into Israeli actions in Gaza, including an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Netanyahu. Human rights groups warn the move could harm the ICC’s ability to prosecute global atrocities and raise concerns over accountability and free speech.
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