US Sanctions ICC Judges, Citing 'Fair Play' (for Israel)
The United States, defender of democracy and international norms, has once again flexed its muscles against the International Criminal Court, sanctioning judges investigating alleged war crimes in Gaza. This move, mirroring previous threats against the ICC for investigating US actions in Afghanistan, reveals a transparently selective approach to 'justice.' Apparently, accountability is a
privilege, not a right, especially when key allies (and recipients of billions in US aid) are involved. This isn't about upholding the law; it's about protecting impunity. When the US applies sanctions to those who dare question its friends, it doesn't just undermine the ICC; it signals a clear endorsement of the actions being investigated. One might wonder if the US expects universal jurisdiction
to apply only to its adversaries, while its allies enjoy a perpetual "get out of jail free" card.