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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Launches Campaign to Dismantle International Criminal Court
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By ניסן צור
First reported by Ynet · Jul 13, 2026
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has launched a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court, threatening sanctions against countries that do not withdraw from it. He argues the ICC unfairly prosecutes leaders defending their nations, prompting criticism from human rights advocates.
- 01Marco Rubio initiates campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC).
- 02Rubio warns leaders risk prosecution for defending their countries under ICC jurisdiction.
- 03He plans to pressure countries to leave ICC, threatening sanctions and travel bans.
- 04US officials say nations relying on US aid but rejecting ICC face increased scrutiny.
- 05Human rights groups criticize Rubio’s move as enabling impunity for war crimes.
- 06ICC is based in The Hague and established by the 2002 Rome Statute.
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