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Netanyahu Accuses ICC Chief of Fabricating War Crimes

9/5/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan of fabricating war crime allegations to divert attention from his own sexual assault claims.
Netanyahu highlighted that Khan canceled a visit to Israel on the same day he sought arrest warrants for him and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
In May 2024, Khan announced warrants for "crimes against humanity" related to Gaza.
Netanyahu condemned the ICC's actions as a "travesty of justice" and demanded the charges be dropped.
Khan faces suspension amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, while U.S. sanctions have stalled ICC proceedings against Israeli leaders.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan of fabricating war crime allegations to divert attention from his own sexual assault claims.
Netanyahu highlighted that Khan canceled a visit to Israel on the same day he sought arrest warrants for him and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
In May 2024, Khan announced warrants for "crimes against humanity" related to Gaza.
Netanyahu condemned the ICC's actions as a "travesty of justice" and demanded the charges be dropped.
Khan faces suspension amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, while U.S. sanctions have stalled ICC proceedings against Israeli leaders.