Washington DC, July 31 -- President Donald Trump stated that a US campaign aimed at dismantling the International Criminal Court (ICC) is meant to shield Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with other officials, from legal prosecution rather than himself.

The US President offered these remarks following a briefing by Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a cabinet convening at Camp David, where Rubio disclosed that five nations have declared intentions to withdraw from the tribunal.

The announcements arrived after Washington initiated an international campaign earlier this month to counter what the administration deems a direct infringement on US national sovereignty.

Addressing the cabinet, Trump clarified his personal st...