Bangladesh, Feb. 8 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has responded defiantly to US President Donald Trumps decision to impose punitive sanctions on its officials, declaring that it will continue its work despite the political and financial pressure. The move, which came after the court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, has sparked international condemnation and raised concerns about the politicization of international justice.

The ICC was established in 2002 under the Rome Statute to prosecute individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and aggression. Although 125 nations are parties to the treaty, several major countries-including th...