UK’s Karim Khan elected next ICC prosecutor, will replace controversial Bensouda
Said to be Israel’s preferred candidate, British lawyer will likely decide whether to move ahead with planned probe of alleged Israeli, Hamas war crimes; Bensouda leaves in June
By AGENCIES and TOI STAFF
13 February 2021, 12:30 am
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Israel’s Kan public broadcaster reported that Israeli officials supported Khan’s candidacy behind the scenes, and consider him a pragmatist who shies away from politicization.
