ICC prosecutor behind Netanyahu arrest warrants steps aside amid sexual misconduct probe
Share this @internewscast.com

JERUSALEM—The prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC), who is currently facing allegations of sexual misconduct, has been forced to temporarily leave his position as an investigation unfolds, the court revealed on Friday. Khan has strongly refuted the accusations made against him.

On Thursday, Fox News Digital reached out to both the ICC and the embattled prosecutor Karim Khan, seeking to clarify if the court intended to dismiss him or if he planned to resign.

The Associated Press mentioned that on Friday, the court issued a statement confirming Khan’s decision to “take leave until the end” of an independent inquiry. This investigation will be executed by the Office of Internal Oversight Services, the United Nations’ internal oversight body.

That same report said that women’s rights groups welcomed the move, who had called for him to step down after the allegations emerged last year, but Khan initially resisted leaving.

hamas fighters

Hamas fighters stand in formation as Palestinians gather on a street to watch the handover of three Israeli hostages to a Red Cross team in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, on Feb. 8, 2025 (Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Kontorovich said about the ICC case against Israeli leaders: “This fundamentally undermines the integrity of the case, and in a normal judicial system, would lead not just to these charges being thrown out, but cast doubt on all his prior cases.”

He continued that “Given that the ICC has only managed to secure final convictions against six people for atrocity crimes in its quarter-century of existence, a massive scandal of prosecutorial misconduct should be grounds for shutting down the institution, not just removing the prosecutor.”

When asked if the ICC plans to rescind the arrest warrants against the Israeli leaders, Fadi El-Abdallah, the spokesman for the ICC, told Fox News Digital that “As there is a pending request, I can’t offer comment or speculation on its outcome.”

El-Abdallah referred Fox News Digital to Khan’s media team regarding questions related to his alleged sexual misconduct and allegations he damaged the integrity of the world court.

Hague Netherlands Headquarters

A general view of the International Criminal Court (ICC) building in The Hague, Netherlands on Apr. 30, 2024.  (Selman Aksunger/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Israel asked the ICC to withdraw the arrest warrants in early May. 

Fox News Digital previously reported the British chief prosecutor, Khan, published an academic essay in 2013 that suggested his own current effort to arrest Netanyahu would be a travesty of justice because the court cannot provide due process to defendants. 

“Make no mistake: the problem is bigger than Khan. They’re throwing him under the bus to protect the institution and salvage their campaign against Israel. But the rot runs deep. This was never about justice, it was always about a political agenda,” Hillel Neuer, a lawyer and UN Watch Executive Director, told Fox News Digital.

A spokesperson for the United Nations told Fox News Digital that it does not comment on the ICC because it is an independent judicial body.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Selena Gomez teases return as Alex Russo in 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' season 2 in Instagram story

Selena Gomez Hints at Reprisal of Alex Russo Role with ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Season 2 on Instagram

LOS ANGELES — On Thursday, Selena Gomez hinted at the revival of…
JSO officer arrested on petty theft charge

JSO Officer Charged with Minor Theft

Investigators said the officer did not submit the woman’s purse into personal…
Former banking titan's dirty secret with Epstein employee revealed during failed appeal

Failed Appeal Reveals Former Banking Giant’s Dark Secret with Epstein Associate

A former top banker with connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been unsuccessful…
Russia Ukraine | Russian drone strike on Odesa kills married couple, injures 17 people, Ukraine says

Russian Drone Strike on Odesa Results in Fatalities and Injuries, Reports Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine — Overnight, Russian drones targeted the southern Ukrainian port city…
Disgraced ex-Rep. George Santos backs Eric Adams for NYC mayor

Former Representative George Santos, known for his controversy, endorses Eric Adams in NYC mayoral race

It’s an endorsement no one wants. Convicted ex-Long Island Rep. George Santos…
Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelenskiy shaking hands.

Labour Peer Criticizes Keir Starmer for Prioritizing Party Over Country by Yielding to Benefit Cut Opponents

SIR KEIR Starmer has put “party before country” by caving to rebels…
Hiker’s wilderness adventure ends in tragedy at popular park destination

Tragic Ending for Hiker’s Adventure at Well-Known Park

An Illinois man died after falling while hiking at a state park…
DHS arrests 'worst of the worst' migrants in LA despite rioters, pols pushing back

DHS Detains ‘Most Dangerous’ Migrants in LA Amidst Opposition from Protesters and Politicians

As Los Angeles turned into a turbulent hotspot in opposition to President…
Iran warns of 'real capabilities' if Trump doesn't drop 'disrespectful' tone toward supreme leader

Iran Warns of Potential Response if Trump Maintains Disrespectful Tone Toward Supreme Leader

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned President Donald Trump Friday to drop…
Ronny Mauricio maintains roster spot despite Mark Vientos' Mets return

Ronny Mauricio Keeps Roster Spot Despite Mark Vientos’ Return to the Mets

PITTSBURGH — Mark Vientos’ return from the injured list Friday wasn’t enough…
US Virtual Embassy in Iran urges Americans to evacuate country immediately after partial airspace reopening

US Virtual Embassy Advises Americans to Leave Iran Urgently as Airspace Begins to Reopen

The U.S. Virtual Embassy in Iran is urging Americans to exit the…
Judge's gavel and euro banknotes representing judicial corruption.

Lawsuit Filed Against Controversial July 1 Law Cutting Benefits for US Residents: A Last-Ditch Effort to Halt the Changes

A CONTROVERSIAL new law that will take away benefits from certain US…