‘Illegitimate targeting’: US puts sanctions on Palestinian rights groups; condemns ICC probe into Israel
Friday, 5 September 2025 () The U.S. sanctioned three Palestinian human rights organizations for allegedly instigating the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into Israel, according to the Treasury Department. Secretary Rubio stated the groups targeted Israeli nationals without consent, prompting the action. The ICC's later arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders over war crimes allegations further fueled the controversy.
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