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Earthquake at ICC Challenges Arrests
The decision by the Assembly of States Parties to the International Criminal Court to dismiss Prosecutor Karim Khan has raised international concerns about the independence of the judicial institution, especially amid ongoing investigations into Israeli leaders on war crimes charges in Gaza. Seventy-eight countries voted in favor of dismissal, justified by allegations of misconduct and harassment—a claim Khan denied, considering it politically motivated. The decision is seen as the result of political pressure from the United States and Israel and comes at a sensitive time following arrest warrants issued against Netanyahu and Gantz, raising fears about the impact on the continuation of investigations and the pursuit of legal charges against occupation leaders. The court is facing an institutional crisis that has damaged its legitimacy, amid US pressures that included sanctions imposed on court officials, while legal and diplomatic efforts continue to hold occupation leaders accountable for their crimes.
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