ICC: The US launches a new offensive and calls on allies to choose sides – La Nouvelle Tribune

On July 13, 2026, the United States announced a new series of actions against the ICC, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio via a video on X. Washington accuses the ICC of threatening US interests and aims to isolate the court by urging countries to leave the Rome Statute and suspend financial support. Tensions escalated after the ICC opened investigations into Israel, which the White House disapproved. Three ICC judges plan to challenge the sanctions in US courts.