Karim Khan: The British ICC chief prosecutor pursuing Israel’s Netanyahu

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy He has been described as an “independent, fearless and pragmatic prosecutor”, but to many, the ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan is known best as the man pursuing Israel’s prime minister for crimes including murder and persecution. He’s got huge experience and brings to that job real knowledge and experience of what it means to prepare, conduct and litigate an international criminal trial.” Mr Khan has said he believed the ICC should act swiftly on allegations, telling the International Bar Association last year: “There’s no statute of limitations for war crimes. He said afterwards: “During this mission, I had a simple message, my office is here to ensure that the protection of the law is felt by all.” In May this year Mr Khan sought arrest warrants for Mr Netanyahu and Mr Gallant, accusing them of crimes including murder, intentionally attacking civilians and persecution. In a statement released by his office, Mr Netanyahu said: “There is nothing more just than the war that Israel has been waging in Gaza.” US President Joe Biden has previously criticised the prosecutor and expressed support for Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas.