The US has sanctioned three Palestinian human rights groups for seeking an ICC investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza. The groups, the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights, and Al-Haq, documented alleged Israeli war crimes. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited their involvement in ICC efforts to investigate Israeli nationals as the reason for the sanctions. The groups condemned the sanctions as illegal and immoral. This action follows the ICC issuing arrest warrants for Israeli officials and a Hamas leader for alleged war crimes, and comes amidst ongoing accusations of genocide in Gaza, which Israel denies.

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