The U.S. sanctioned two more International Criminal Court (ICC) judges—Gocha Lordkipanidze of Georgia and Erdenebalsuren Damdin of Mongolia—for participating in investigations of Israeli nationals related to the Gaza conflict.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions target judges who voted in favor of the ICC’s decision rejecting Israel’s appeal against the ongoing probe.

The ICC condemned the move as an attack on judicial independence, warning that threatening judges undermines the international legal order.

The Trump administration has repeatedly rejected the ICC’s authority over the U.S. and Israel, citing sovereignty concerns, and has previously sanctioned other judges, the court’s chief prosecutor, and supporting organizations, CNN has reported.

In November 2024, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, as well as three Hamas leaders, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.