Jakarta, ThedailyID — A US-based human rights group has urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue arrest warrants for US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio over alleged American involvement in crimes committed by Israel in Gaza.
The Taxpayer Alliance Against Genocide (TAAG) claims Trump, Rubio, and several senior US officials bear responsibility for supporting Israel’s actions in the Palestinian territory.
In its submission to the ICC, the group called for an investigation into the Trump administration over allegations of “aiding and abetting genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity” committed by Israel in Gaza.
TAAG submitted sworn statements from doctors working in Gaza, eyewitness accounts, whistleblower testimony, video evidence, and documents detailing US military, financial, diplomatic, and political support for Israel.
UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese expressed support for using international legal mechanisms to address alleged violations.
“International law remains the last peaceful instrument we have to confront injustice and open a path forward,” Albanese said, according to Anadolu Agency on Wednesday, November 11.
“The legal tools are already available. What is lacking is the political courage to use them,” she added.
However, the submission does not automatically trigger an ICC investigation or result in arrest warrants. ICC prosecutors must first assess the allegations and determine whether further action is warranted.
US Opposition to the ICC
The United States is not a signatory to the Rome Statute and is not a member of the ICC. The Trump administration has strongly opposed the court’s jurisdiction.
Washington has also imposed sanctions on ICC judges and prosecutors, accusing them of taking unlawful and unfounded actions targeting the United States and Israel.
In July, Rubio said the United States would “dismantle” the ICC piece by piece if necessary.
In November 2024, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged crimes in Gaza.
However, neither has been arrested, despite the warrants remaining in effect.
