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Tomoko Akane

Tomoko Akane

President of the International Criminal Court

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Washington vs. The Hague: U.S. sanctions ICC judges to shield Israel case

Rule Changes

Defending the court amid U.S. and Russian pressure

The U.S. just sanctioned two sitting International Criminal Court judges—because they helped keep the Israel-related Gaza case alive. It’s a rare thing in diplomacy: Washington using the same financial weapon it uses on oligarchs and terror networks against a courtroom.

Updated Dec 18, 2025