EU Awards Sakharov Prize to ICC Amid US Sanctions Over Netanyahu Probe
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
The European Parliament awarded its Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday, showing support amid US sanctions. The US sanctions, imposed by the Trump administration, target the ICC over its actions, including seeking an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The EU has pledged to support the ICC's operations, with the award ceremony set for December.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- The European Parliament awarded its Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
- The award comes as the US imposes sanctions on the ICC over its actions.
- The ICC is seeking an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The EU expressed support for the ICC and international law.
- US sanctions aim to disrupt the ICC's operations and target its officials.
- The award ceremony is scheduled to take place in December.
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