Karim Khan has been removed as chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) after a vote by member states. The secret ballot at the United Nations saw 82 of the court's 125 members back dismissal over misconduct allegations. Khan denies any wrongdoing, and his lawyers describe the process as a political witchhunt, according to Al Jazeera.
Middle East Eye (MEE) provides broader context, reporting that the removal is the first in the ICC's 24-year history and that the Palestine investigation will continue under deputy prosecutors Nazhat Shameem Khan and Mame Mandiaye Niang, both of whom are under US sanctions. MEE also notes that Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar called the removal 'long-delayed' and urged the court to drop arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. Only MEE details the procedural disputes, including changes to voting rules, and the timeline for electing a successor, likely in December 2026.