President Donald Trump has taken a significant step by signing an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court due to its investigations of Israel, a close U.S. ally. The U.S. and Israel do not acknowledge the court’s authority, and tensions escalated when the court issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following his actions in Gaza post a Hamas attack in October 2023. Trump’s order condemns the ICC’s actions as establishing a perilous precedent, leading to sanctions that restrict ICC officials from entering the United States. This move underscores the complex relationship between the U.S., Israel, and international institutions, highlighting the geopolitical implications of legal proceedings concerning sensitive diplomatic matters.