Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) who recently issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, has been placed on administrative leave. The move comes as an internal investigation is underway into allegations of sexual harassment against him.
The ICC has not released details of the allegations but confirmed that a formal complaint had been received. Khan has denied the accusations. The administrative leave is intended to ensure impartiality and protect the integrity of the investigation.
Khan sparked international controversy earlier this month by announcing arrest warrants for both Israeli and Hamas leaders, citing alleged war crimes committed during the Gaza conflict. Israel and the U.S. strongly condemned the move, while others praised it as a step toward accountability.
This development raises serious questions about the leadership at the court during one of its most politically sensitive cases.