EU Big Wigs Have Hissy Fit At Marco Rubio Over ICC Sanctions

Let’s not forget that the members of the European Commission are not elected by the citizens of the EU, but, appointed through a process, at which point they can dictate the way EU peasants live

EU backs top international court against Rubio

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa threw their weight behind the International Criminal Court Wednesday, after Washington announced sanctions against its president and another senior court official.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sanctioned the ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye on Tuesday, accusing the court of targeting officials from countries that reject its jurisdiction given its pursuit of Israeli officials for alleged war crimes in Gaza. While Israel and the U.S. don’t belong to the ICC, the court says it has jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed in Palestinian territories.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commended Washington’s move on Tuesday, praising Rubio and calling the ICC a “kangaroo court that cloaks its abuse of power in the language of international law.” Netanyahu, who is wanted by the court, has denied the allegations of war crimes.

In a joint statement posted on X in response to the new sanctions, von der Leyen and Costa said they “stand firmly with the [ICC], President Tomoko Akane and the officials who uphold its mission.” The court helps deliver justice to victims of some of the world’s worst crimes, they noted, and its judges and officials must be able to work “independently and without external pressure.”

Well, sure, the ICC has thrown some sanctions towards heads in Hamas, but, really, it’s all about hating on Netanyahu, Israel, and Jews

The Trump Administration has been clear: the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a corrupt and fatally politicized supranational court that has maliciously abused its authority and exceeded its mandate.  We will not tolerate its assault on state sovereignty.

In furtherance of the diplomatic campaign we launched last month to address the ICC’s abuses of power, I am designating two ICC officials – President of the ICC, Tomoko Akane of Japan, and ICC Senior Trial Lawyer, Abdoulaye Seye of Senegal – pursuant to Executive Order 14203, “Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court.”  These individuals have directly engaged in efforts by the ICC to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute officials whose government has not consented to ICC jurisdiction.

The?ICC has repeatedly attempted to assert authority over nationals of the United States and other countries that have not consented to its jurisdiction or ratified the Rome Statute.  This sets a dangerous precedent for all nations.

The ICC like so many Modern Socialist organizations hates Israel and hates Jews. They root for anyone against Israel and Jews.