ICC prosecutor Khan removed over ‘politicised’ sex abuse claims: Sources
The International Criminal Court has voted to remove prosecutor Karim Khan following sexual misconduct allegations, a move his legal team claims is politically motivated. The decision follows international backlash regarding arrest warrants issued for Israeli officials.
Why it matters
Raises significant questions about the independence of international judicial bodies and the influence of geopolitical pressure on global legal institutions.
Karim Khan’s defence team underscores that the prosecutor was removed while many court officials are under US sanctions.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan says that the case is politicised and a retaliation for pursuing an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu [File: Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff and News Agencies Published On 24 Jul 2026 24 Jul 2026 | Updated: 7 hours ago Updated: 7 hours ago The Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has voted to remove prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, his legal team has confirmed, suggesting that the move was “political”.
The vote on Friday came as the ICC faces backlash from the United States and Israel after Khan issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his then-Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in 2024.
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