Court decries 'flagrant attack' on 'impartial judicial institution' as Israel praises move; Rubio links fresh sanctions to Monday vote to uphold Netanyahu, Gallant arrest warrants

The International Criminal Court slammed a "flagrant attack" on its independence on Thursday after the United States imposed sanctions on two more judges over their role in investigating Israeli officials…

Dec. 18 (UPI) -- The State Department has sanctioned two more International Criminal Court judges for undertaking alleged politically motivated actions against Israel, despite Israel not being a member state.

Sanctions follow judges’ decision to uphold arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, drawing ICC criticism.

ICC judges have issued arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister and former ​defence chief. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Dec 18 - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that the ‍U.S. ​was sanctioning two ‍judges of the International Criminal Court for ​targeting ​Israel. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.