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Trump says ICC sanctions aimed at defending Netanyahu and others
Hilal Saki10/10/2026

As Secretary of State Marco Rubio was explaining the rationale behind the sanctions, saying they were aimed at “bringing that court to heel”, Trump interrupted him and said: “Well, there is no information that they were after me. It could happen. But just so you know, but if he’s talking about it, that means that maybe ... he is not trying to defend me, he is trying to defend Bibi (Netanyahu) and various other people.” “There are many other people that shouldn’t be looked at that way. But there is no indication that I am one of them at this moment,” Trump said.
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