- ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan was removed from office by a large majority of member states over serious misconduct and breach of duty, following sexual misconduct allegations.
- The removal occurs amid significant challenges for the ICC, including a US campaign to dismantle the court and sanctions against its staff.
- Khan has denied the allegations, and his legal team criticized the process as unfair, vowing to challenge the decision.
- Venezuela announced its withdrawal from the ICC shortly after the vote, citing geographical bias.
- The removal does not affect existing arrest warrants for Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, issued by the court.