They effectively blocked sanctions on an antisemitic International Criminal Court because it impacted those who enable it. Then they blamed the GOP.

The International Criminal Court's governing body said on Thursday it regretted any attempts to undermine the ICC's independence following U.S. moves to sanction it in protest at its arrest warrants Israel's prime minister and former defence chief over the Gaza war.

Proponents of the bill sought to sanction the international body for its arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israelis.

The International Criminal Court prosecutor said on Thursday he had applied for arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan including supreme spiritual leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, accusing them of the persecution of women and girls.

KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) — Afghanistan's Taliban government said on Friday an arrest warrant sought by the International Criminal Court for its leaders was "politically motivated."

The motion calls on the Dutch government to take measures to ensure the ICC maintains its independence and continues to function amid US threats.

Italian media reports and a Libyan official say police in Turin have arrested a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes.

International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan has defended his decision to bring war crimes allegations against Israel's prime minister, saying Israel had made "no real effort" to investigate the allegations itself.

Peter Tatchell, a leading international human rights campaigner, welcomed the ICC’s decision, describing it as a “landmark moment for global LGBT+ rights.”

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor says he has requested arrest warrants for two top Afghan Taliban officials over the repression of women.

The International Criminal Court prosecutor on Thursday said he had applied for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders in Afghanistan, including supreme spiritual leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, accusing them of crimes against humanity for widespread discrimination against women and girls.

Israel, anti-American court in The Hague.