ICC chief Tomoko Akane warns of demise of rule of law
By The BriefBrief
ICC head Tomoko Akane warned that US sanctions could lead to the “demise of international rule of law.” She said Washington has repeatedly accused the ICC of “politicised actions” and of “targeting Israel” after it issued an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu over the Gaza war.
WHO:Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
WHAT:Akane warned that US sanctions could undermine international rule of law, citing US accusations of politicisation and targeting Israel after an ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu.
WHEN:Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 5:32 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The warning was triggered by US sanctions against the ICC and related US accusations after the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu.
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