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ICC Faces Dual Crises Over Gaza War Crimes Probe and Misconduct Allegations Against Prosecutor

Israel formally challenges ICC jurisdiction and arrest warrants, as UN investigates sexual assault and intimidation claims against Karim Khan.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks as he visits Ludovika University of Public Service in Budapest, Hungary, April 4, 2025. REUTERS/Marton Monus
The ICC has been asked to reconsider Israel's appeal
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Karim Khan said that allegations of sexual misconduct were “categorically untrue”

Overview

  • Israel has petitioned ICC judges to withdraw arrest warrants for Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant, citing jurisdictional objections to the Gaza war crimes investigation.
  • The ICC's appeals chamber previously mandated a review of Israel's jurisdictional challenges, but no resolution or timeline has been set for the decision.
  • Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan faces allegations of repeated sexual assault and intimidation against a female colleague, with the UN probing potential retaliation against the accuser.
  • The ICC's internal oversight mechanism declined a full investigation into Khan's misconduct allegations after the complainant withdrew her formal complaint.
  • Khan has denied all misconduct allegations, while his legal team claims the accusations are attempts to discredit him due to his leadership in the Gaza war crimes case.