US Sanctions 2 More International Criminal Court Officials

On August 18, 2026, the United States government sanctioned two more International Criminal Court officials, President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, under a February 2025 executive order by President Donald Trump. Simultaneously, Human Rights Watch and other organizations filed a federal lawsuit challenging these sanctions. Meanwhile, Netanyahu expressed support for the US measures, describing the ICC as a kangaroo court, a stance that may impact Palestinian recognition and broader geopolitical diplomatic relations.