Several of the bloc's member states expressed their concern and pledged to safeguard the court and those who work there.
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00:00During a debate at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, commissioners and members of
00:06parliament spoke out in defense of the International Criminal Court after US President Donald Trump
00:11signed an executive order imposing sanctions on it.
00:17They said Trump's decision impacts the court's efforts to ensure accountability around the
00:21world and they pledged to safeguard it and those working there.
00:27The ICC plays an essential role in delivering justice to the victims of some of the world's
00:34most horrific crimes.
00:37It is highly regrettable that the court continues to face threats, intimidation and pressure.
00:47Any threat against the court, its staff and those involved in the work in the ICC is unacceptable.
00:56I look to the council presidency here today and I would like really two clear yes or no
01:01answers.
01:02One, will you directly reprimand the member states who undermine international law?
01:08And two, will your presidency seek to strongly, unconditionally and unanimously support the
01:14ICC in the next foreign affairs council conclusions?
01:18In November of last year, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
01:23Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Galant over war crimes and crimes against
01:29humanity committed during Israel's war in Gaza.
01:32Trump condemned the warrants and said the court had abused its power issuing them.