Hamas says Trump's ICC ruling 'rewards war criminals'

Hamas has condemned US sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying the move reflects the Trump administration's approach to "promote the law of the jungle".

In a statement to Middle East Eye, Basem Naim, a member of Hamas' political bureau, said the ruling "rewards war criminals such as Netanyahu and members of his government and undermines any chance of justice for victims".

"Countries around the world, especially those who signed the Rome Statute establishing the court, are required to take a serious stand to protect international law and its systems and confront such measures with serious practical steps," Naim said.