Trump signs order sanctioning International Criminal Court

In his order, Trump accused the international court of engaging in "illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel."

He argued that the court's actions against Israel and the US set a dangerous precedent, putting American personnel at risk of harassment, abuse and arrest.

"This malign conduct in turn threatens to infringe upon the sovereignty of the United States and undermines the critical national security and foreign policy work of the United States Government and our allies, including Israel," he said.

In January, following Trump's inauguration, the House of Representatives approved a bill to sanction the ICC, but the Senate did not advance the measure on Jan. 28.

Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant face arrest warrants issued by The Hague-based court in November last year for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip.

Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its war on the enclave.

Trump added that the ICC has no jurisdiction over the US or Israel, as neither country is party to the Rome Statute or a member of the ICC.

"Neither country has ever recognized the ICC's jurisdiction, and both nations are thriving democracies with militaries that strictly adhere to the laws of war," he wrote.