An opinion piece published on Saturday argues that the founders of the International Criminal Court (ICC) must take action to protect the institution from what it describes as a sustained assault by the United States under President Donald Trump. The article, marking International Justice Day on July 17, notes that 28 years ago, 120 states voted to adopt the Rome Statute, which established the ICC. Every year, July 17 is celebrated as International Justice Day, allowing states and civil society to reflect on the court's mission and reaffirm support. However, this year the day was hardly festive, according to the piece. It states that customary statements ringing hollow due to the U.S. actions against the ICC, while states parties to the Rome Statute have been either lukewarm in their response or unable to devise a meaningful reply. The opinion calls on the court's founders not to let it be destroyed. The piece was published by Middle East Eye and includes a link to a longer version of the opinion.