Dozens of countries have issued a joint statement in support of the International Criminal Court (ICC) following the sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump.

On Thursday, Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the ICC over investigations into Israel and an arrest warrant issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The order imposes strong economic sanctions and visa restrictions to individuals and judges associated with the ICC, including their family members.

A majority of the ICC’s member states, including the U.K., Germany, and France, have expressed their unwavering support for the court, writing, “We, the undersigned States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), reaffirm our continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality, and integrity of the ICC. The Court serves as a vital pillar of the international justice system by ensuring accountability for the most serious international crimes, and justice for victims.” There are 125 members of the ICC, yet the U.S. and Israel do not recognize its authority. Australia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Italy notably abstained from signing.

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