2030 GMT – The US targets top ICC prosecutors with sanctions
The US has approved the International Criminal Court’s Chief Prosecutor and followed up on President Donald Trump’s order last week, targeting the court for Israeli investigations and arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. did.
Prosecutor Karim Karn has been added to Washington’s list of “specially designated citizens and locked-down people.” Those on the list are prohibited from doing business with Americans and face restrictions on entry into the US.
The Hague court is tasked with prosecuting war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. The United States has never recognized the ICC’s powers, and Trump has long criticised the courts. His first administration approved Khan’s predecessor, Fatow Bensoda, and the Biden administration subsequently lifted those sanctions.
2000 GMT – Vatican says Palestinians “need to stay on their land”
The Vatican top official rejected Trump’s proposal to uproot Palestinians from Gaza, saying, “The Palestinians must remain on the land.”
According to the ANSA news agency, “This is one of the basic points of the Holy Sea.
He continued, expelling Palestinians would cause regional tensions and “make no sense” as neighbouring countries like Jordan oppose it.
“The solution to our opinion is the solution for two states, because it also means giving hope to the population,” he said.
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