British Lawyers Threaten Investigation Over ICC Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu

British lawyers have threatened to investigate the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) unless he reviews a warrant for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The organization, ‘Lawyers for Israel,’ claims the arrest warrant is based on false and misleading information. They have sent a letter to Karim Khan, the British lawyer and ICC prosecutor, warning that they will report him to the Bar Standards Board in the UK unless he agrees to re-evaluate the evidence. The lawyers argue that Khan, as a member of the English Bar, is bound by professional standards of conduct and must act with integrity and transparency. They have presented a 24-page document challenging the allegations against Netanyahu and asserting that the ICC has not thoroughly investigated exonerating evidence. The ICC’s central claims include allegations of an Israeli blockade on Gaza, which the lawyers dispute. They also challenge the ICC’s assertions regarding the targeting of aid workers, claiming that Israel has taken steps to prevent such incidents. The ICC’s office has responded that they are open to reviewing the submitted information and that they are committed to upholding their mandate of impartiality and independence.