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After Israel raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest involving Karim Khan, the ICC prosecutor addressed these objections regarding the investigation into the 13-month war in Gaza.
The prosecutor recommended that the judges dismiss Israel’s claims.
The beleaguered Israeli leader, who is currently dealing with corruption charges back home, described the arrest warrant as “a black day in the history of nations” and pledged to contest the allegations. While individuals cannot challenge an arrest warrant directly, the state of Israel has the right to contest the entire investigation. In a filing from December, Israel asserted that it should be able to investigate allegations against its leaders independently and claimed that ongoing investigations into Israelis infringe on the country’s sovereignty.
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The court has 125 member states, including Palestine, Ukraine, Canada, and all the countries in the European Union. However, many countries, such as Israel, the United States, Russia, and China, do not recognize the court’s authority.
In a detailed 55-page response, Khan argues that the Rome Statute—the treaty that created the ICC—gives the court the power to prosecute crimes committed within the territories of member states, no matter where the offenders come from. The judges are anticipated to make a decision in the next few months.
