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Conflict of interest: ICC chief prosecutor hires law firm with deep Palestinian interests while pursuing Netanyahu

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan's engagement of Bindmans, a law firm linked to Palestinian advocacy, raises conflict of interest concerns, potentially undermining his impartiality in pursuing arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant; He's already under investigation for sexual harassment, which is blamed on Israel

Itamar Eichner | 11.11.24

ICC to probe chief prosecutor sexual misconduct

Court launches an external investigation into the allegations against chief prosecutor Karim Khan; calls for him to step down while inquiry ongoing

Reuters | 11.09.24

Karim Khan, the incoming prosecutor at the ICC, pictured in Baghdad, July 27, 2019,

ICC prosecutor who charged Netanyahu with war crimes says will cooperate in sex misconduct probe

Karim Khan has called for internal investigation into allegations made by a female aide; Court officials say accusation part of an Israeli intelligence smear campaign to discredit the court.

AP | 10.28.24

ICC in turmoil as top prosecutor's harassment scandal deepens, report says

Sources allege Karim Khan pressured female staffer for nearly a year to deny sexual harassment claims against him amid speculation arrest warrant requests for Israeli leaders might be cover for allegations

Ynet | 10.28.24

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Report: Warrants for Israeli leaders a smokescreen for ICC prosecutor's sex scandal

Wall Street Journal report says Karim Khan, when confronted with sexual harassment allegations, initially said he'd 'have to resign' but instead allegedly threatened victim and witnesses; days later, he announced warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Ynet | 10.24.24

ICC prosecutor accused of sexual harassment, report

Woman working as a secretary in the International Criminal Court said to be brought to tears by Karim Khan's conduct but refuses to file official complaint; internal probe recommends undisclosed measures; Khan denies allegations

ynet | 10.21.24

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan and Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

What’s at stake as Netanyahu and Gallant face ICC arrest warrants?

International Criminal Court expected to decide on request for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders soon; critics say Israel missed chance for voluntary appearance

Itamar Eichner | 10.02.24

ICC prosecutor seeks urgent arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leaders

In filing to court, Karim Khan expresses frustration with court's delay in issuing warrants, urging swift action ahead of Netanyahu's scheduled speech at UN General Assembly later in September

Itamar Eichner | 09.10.24

בנימין ושרה נתניהו נפגשים עם דונלד טראמפ ותמונתו של אריאל ביבס

PM to panel inquiry into Oct. 7 failings to avoid ICC arrest warrants

Legal advisors urge commission be paneled immediately before Hague court decision on chief prosecutor's request to arrest Netanyahu, Gallant over Gaza war, expected next month

Itamar Eichner | 08.15.24

Israel Bar Association to defend Netanyahu, Gallant at ICC

Bar chief Amit Becher joins objections submitted to court, urging judges to respect Israel’s legal system as they consider arrest warrants against prime minister and defense minister

Gilad Morag | 08.13.24

UK expected to suspend arms sales to Israel, officials say

Decision by Labour government is believed to be based on ICJ opinion that Israel violates international law in its rule over Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 07.29.24

Britain's chief rabbi requests meeting with Starmer to discuss Labour's Israel policy

In a surprise intervention, Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis requests meeting with new PM to discuss government's tougher stance on Israel after dropping objection to ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu

Lee Harpin/Jewish News | 07.28.24

Britain will not pursue ICC challenge over Netanyahu arrest warrant

New Labour government changes course clearing path for court to issue arrests; senior Israeli officials calls move a fundamental mistake that would prevent democracies from fighting against terror

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 07.26.24

Britain reportedly will withdraw its objection to international arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant

New York Times reports that Britain's new Labor government is expected to change policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza; As a result the UK is distancing itself from the US position on the Hague Tribunal, and will therefore withdraw the objection made by the previous government against the request for the arrest warrants;. London also is expected resume funding UNRWA

Itamar Eichner | 07.25.24

Dozens of filings flood ICC's Israel-Hamas case, causing delays

Judges grant permission to 18 states, including US, Germany and South Africa, 40 organizations and individuals to file written submissions by August 6

Reuters | 07.23.24