Amid the International Criminal Court’s issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli leaders for their role in waging a self-defense war against Hamas, President Donald Trump punished the global body, prompting strong reactions.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the organization of engaging in “illegitimate and baseless actions” targeting the United States and its ally,

The International Criminal Court on Friday called on its member states to stand up against sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump, saying that the move was an attempt to “harm its independent and impartial judicial work.

The International Criminal Court has called on its member states to stand up against sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump

Countries including Canada and Germany said President Trump’s decision to sanction the International Criminal Court would “erode the international rule of law.”

U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized economic and travel sanctions targeting people who work on International Criminal Court investigations of U.S. citizens or U.S. allies such as Israel, drawing condemnation - but also some praise - abroad.