Exclusive: ICC shuns US demands to drop Israel war crimes probe and amend treaty

The International Criminal Court's oversight body has rejected significant US demands to drop its war crimes probe into Israel. Washington also pressured the court to end its Afghanistan investigation and amend its founding treaty to shield citizens of non-member countries from prosecution. In a powerful show of unity, the Assembly of States Parties vowed to uphold the court's integrity against threats and coercive measures, such as existing US sanctions on ICC officials. This defiant stance reaffirms the court's commitment to its independence and its mission to pursue justice without political interference.