Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts to the dismissal of International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan, describing Khan’s removal as a “con job.” The criticism comes after Khan was dismissed amid allegations of sexual misconduct, according to reporting. Multiple outlets say Khan had previously advanced war-crimes proceedings related to the Gaza war, including seeking charges against Netanyahu and other Israeli officials. Netanyahu argues that Khan’s actions were meant to distract from alleged wrongdoing. The ICC-related move has also been described as affecting Netanyahu’s ability to travel to countries that are members of the Hague-based court. The United States, an ally of Israel, is reported to have opposed the pursuit of the war-crimes charges, and the development is portrayed as increasing political and legal complications for Netanyahu’s international movements. Overall, the accounts describe both the personal political dispute between Netanyahu and Khan and the practical implications of ICC processes for visits to ICC member states.
Netanyahu criticizes dismissed ICC prosecutor Karim Khan as ICC cases complicate travel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts to the dismissal of International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan, describing Khan’s removal as a “con job.” The criticism comes after Khan...
- Karim Khan, the ICC prosecutor, is dismissed amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
- Netanyahu criticizes Khan, calling his actions a “con job” or distraction.
- Khan had supported steps in 2024 to seek war-crimes charges related to Israel’s Gaza war conduct, including against Netanyahu and other officials.
- The ICC process is linked to complications for Netanyahu’s travel to ICC member states.
- The United States is reported to have objected to the move seeking charges.
WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the subject of an ICC arrest warrant, on Sunday bashed former prosecutor Karim Khan as a “con job,” following his dismissal over allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan successfully pushed in 2024 for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials to be charged with alleged war crimes over the Gaza war. The move, which sparked the ire of Israel’s ally, the United States, has complicated Netanyahu’s travels to countries that are members of the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC). READ: ICC prosecutor Karim Khan dismissed over alleged sexual assault Netanyahu, speaking on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning […]...Keep on reading: Netanyahu revels in removal of 'con job' ICC prosecutor
2 hours agoThe Israeli prime minister says Karim Khan filed war crime charges against Israel's officials to distract from his own alleged crimes.
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