The International Criminal Court hit back after President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on the institution, vowing to continue providing "justice and hope."

The White House issued the executive order on Thursday in response to what it called “illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel.”

Australian Jewish leaders have hailed Donald Trump’s sanctions on the International Criminal Court and challenged the Albanese government to back them, as legal experts warned Australians working for the court could be hit by the measures.