The International Criminal Court's member states voted to fire chief prosecutor Karim Khan, Channel 12 reports. Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon responded, saying that Khan, who 'used the persecution of Israel to save himself, will not escape responsibility and has lost the world's trust.'
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon issued a statement Friday evening saying that dismissed ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan 'used the persecution of Israel to save himself' and has 'lost the world's trust.' The comment came minutes after The Zioneer reported that member states had ratified Khan's removal in a vote at the UN.
The ratification vote, which was reported at 20:26 Jerusalem, followed a day of developments. On Thursday, France announced it would support dismissal, and the Netherlands later joined. Channel 12 reported the vote result. Danon had earlier hailed the removal as a 'disgrace' for those who target Israel.
The removal caps an 18-month investigation by the ICC's oversight body, which found 'serious misconduct' including non-consensual sexual contact, as The Zioneer reported on June 9. The executive board recommended removal on June 24. Khan was suspended in June pending the vote.
The precise nature of the allegations against Khan has not been publicly detailed beyond the board's findings, and no criminal charges have been filed.
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