ICC Arrest Warrants Survive Khan's Removal Vote, but Court Faces Prosecutor Vacuum Until 2027

ICC member states voted by secret ballot on July 24, 2026, on whether to remove Prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual harassment allegations. Active arrest warrants, including those for Israeli officials, remain in place — only ICC judges can withdraw them. But if Khan is dismissed, no successor is expected before 2027, leaving pending investigations without confirmed leadership.