International Criminal Court faces challenges at annual member states meeting

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing challenges as its member states meet for their annual conference. Key issues include arrest warrants for Israeli officials, allegations of sexual harassment against the chief prosecutor, and a lack of ongoing trials. The ICC recently issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others, marking a significant development. This has drawn criticism, especially from the U.S., contrasting with previous support for warrants against Russian President Vladimir Putin. The court is also dealing with internal allegations against its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan. An external investigation into these claims will be launched, but it is unclear if it will be discussed during the conference.