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Trump Admits US Sanctions on ICC Aim to Protect Netanyahu, Not Himself

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Trump Admits US Sanctions on ICC Aim to Protect Netanyahu, Not Himself
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By יוני גבאי

First reported by Arutz Sheva · Aug 1, 2026

What happened

US President Donald Trump admitted that sanctions against the International Criminal Court were meant to protect Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, not US officials. Following ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, five countries plan to withdraw from the court, reflecting the impact of US sanctions on the ICC.

  • 01Trump admits US sanctions on ICC protect Netanyahu, not American officials.
  • 02Five countries plan to withdraw from the ICC following US actions.
  • 03ICC issued arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant in November 2024.
  • 04US imposed asset freezes and travel bans on ICC officials in response.
  • 05Marco Rubio announced the withdrawals but did not name the countries.

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In this story
People
Donald TrumpBenjamin NetanyahuMarco Rubio
OrganizationsInternational Criminal Court, US State Department
PlacesThe Hague, United States, Israel, Gaza Strip

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 1, 2026
Trump Admits US Sanctions on ICC Aim to Protect Netanyahu, Not Himself
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewAug 1, 2026
Trump Says US Sanctions on ICC Aim to Protect Netanyahu, Not Himself

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