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The new sanctions would bar dollar-denominated transactions with the court, a move that could cut it off from the global financial system. The decision follows sanctions imposed on senior court officials over the past year.

Karim Khan plans to challenge the unprecedented decision, while the arrest warrants against Israeli leaders remain in force

President Donald Trump responded to statements by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who said he would work to have Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrested. Mamdani said he intends to pursue an arrest warrant ahead of Netanyahu’s expected arrival in September for the U.N. conference.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is considering whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be arrested if he comes to the city for the U.N. General Assembly in September, calling him “a war criminal committing genocide in Gaza.”

A request has been filed with the International Criminal Court in The Hague seeking the arrest of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The prosecution alleges his involvement in offenses against the Palestinian population in Judea and Samaria. Similar requests may also be filed against ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and ישראל כ"ץ.

According to a report in "Haaretz," the International Criminal Court has expanded its actions against Israel and issued secret arrest warrants for three politicians and two senior military officials. The identities of the officials have not been disclosed, but the international implications could be dramatic.

Shurat HaDin filed complaints with the ICC and Israel’s attorney general, alleging Qatar and U.K. private intelligence firms aided Hamas and interfered with the court in matters tied to Prosecutor Karim Khan.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the FBI has testimony alleging Qatari officials promised to “take care of” ICC prosecutor Karim Khan, if he advanced an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Peter Magyar pledges to halt Hungary’s ICC withdrawal in a sharp policy shift from Viktor Orban

Peter Magyar says he won’t automatically block EU decisions on Israel, promises zero tolerance for antisemitism, and plans to rejoin the International Criminal Court; Netanyahu congratulates him and thanks outgoing Viktor Orban.

Measures target two appeals judges who voted against Israeli legal challenges, drawing praise from Israel and condemnation from the Court

Washington warns it will expand sanctions unless the ICC drops cases against Trump officials and Israeli leaders