‘Corrupt, Politicized’: Trump’s State Dept Blasts Global Court Over Anti-Israel Ruling

In a sharp rebuke on Wednesday, the U.S. State Department slammed the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) recent advisory opinion ordering Israel to facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza. The court claimed that Israel is legally obligated under international law to cooperate with the United Nations and its agencies — including the controversial UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) — to ensure Gaza’s population receives essential supplies. Washington rejected the ruling, calling it politically motivated and dangerously biased against Israel.

In an unequivocal post on X (formerly Twitter), the State Department called the ICJ decision “corrupt” and a “nakedly politicized non-binding advisory opinion” that unfairly attacks Israel while giving UNRWA “a free pass” despite its documented ties to Hamas terrorism.

Another corrupt ruling by the ICJ. 
 
As President Trump and Secretary Rubio work tirelessly to bring peace to the region, this so-called "court" issues a nakedly politicized non-binding "advisory opinion" unfairly bashes Israel and gives UNRWA a free pass for its deep…

— Department of State (@StateDept) October 22, 2025

“The ICJ’s ongoing abuse of its advisory opinion discretion suggests that it is nothing more than a partisan political tool, which can be weaponized against Americans,” the State Department warned.

The ICJ’s ruling gave little weight to Israel’s security concerns. The United Nations’ principal judicial body dismissed Israel’s argument that UNRWA has been infiltrated by Hamas militants — a claim supported by substantial Israeli evidence, including the discovery of Hamas command centers and weapons caches within UNRWA facilities, as well as allegations that hundreds of UNRWA employees are Hamas operatives. The court found “insufficient evidence” to substantiate these claims and insisted Israel must cooperate with UNRWA to ensure humanitarian relief flows into Gaza.

The ICJ: There's no evidence that UNRWA is collaborating with Hamas.

Peter Hansen, former head of UNRWA: "I'm sure there are Hamas members on the UNRWA payroll and I don't see that as a crime"pic.twitter.com/DqCrqSMLMl

— Yehuda Teitelbaum (@chalavyishmael) October 22, 2025

Israel’s Foreign Ministry “categorically rejected” the ICJ opinion, reiterating that cooperation with an agency “infested with terror activities” is unacceptable. They accused the court of ignoring “extensive evidence” of UNRWA’s deep Hamas ties and dismissed the ruling as a political stunt under the guise of international law. Israeli officials also pointed out their long-standing legislative efforts to block UNRWA operations in Israeli territory, citing national security.

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The court’s advisory opinion broadly insisted Israel must ensure the population in Gaza, Judea and Samaria, and East Jerusalem has access to essential supplies like food, water, medical care, and shelter, and condemned any use of starvation or forcible deportations as methods of warfare. But a dissenting voice on the court, Vice President Julia Sebutinde, warned that the opinion ignored Israel’s security prerogatives and that it was not legally bound to channel aid specifically through UNRWA.

This ruling follows a series of international legal assaults on Israel, including a July 2024 ICJ decision declaring Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria “unlawful,” and ongoing investigations by the International Criminal Court (ICC) targeting Israeli leaders — moves strongly opposed by the United States.

Indeed, the State Department’s tough stance aligns with broader Trump-era policies that sanctioned ICC judges for attempts to prosecute Americans and Israelis, labeling the court’s actions as “illegitimate” and a violation of U.S. and Israeli sovereignty.

The State Department sees this ICJ advisory opinion as another politically motivated jab at Israel, misusing international law to undermine a key American ally while ignoring real threats posed by Hamas embedded within UN agencies.