Member states of the International Criminal Court voted on Friday to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan following misconduct claims. The decision was finalized through a secret ballot at the United Nations, where 82 of the court's 125 member states backed his dismissal.
Prior to the vote, the British government declined Khan's request to meet with ministers and indicated it would not support him remaining in the post. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Khan's ouster as a very positive development. Netanyahu also stated that U.S. Secretary of State Rubio informed him the United States is determined to act forcefully against the ICC following the removal.
The developments raise questions about the future trajectory of the International Criminal Court and its ongoing investigation into Palestine.
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