The International Criminal Court (ICC) condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's decision on Friday to impose sanctions on its staff.

The ICC stated that it "condemns the issuance by the US of an Executive Order seeking to impose sanctions on its officials and harm its independent and impartial judicial work."

The ICC reaffirmed its commitment to its personnel, vowing to continue providing justice and hope to millions of innocent victims of atrocities worldwide in all cases before it.

European Council President Antonio Costa remarked that sanctioning the ICC threatens its independence and undermines the entire international criminal justice system.

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, also stressed that the ICC ensures accountability for international crimes and provides a voice to victims worldwide, emphasizing that it must be able to continue its fight against global impunity without hindrance.

On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the ICC due to its investigations into Israel.

Last year, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant, as well as Hamas commander Mohammed Deif, who was later confirmed dead.

The ICC is a global court with the authority to prosecute genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, although neither the U.S. nor Israel are members.