Claim: ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan was fired not for sexual misconduct but because he pursued war crimes charges against Israeli leaders, and member states allied with Israel coordinated his removal after the judges had already cleared him

The claim that Karim Khan was fired for pursuing war crimes charges against Israeli leaders is mostly false. Mainstream outlets, including UN News and PBS, report that his dismissal was due to sexual misconduct allegations. While Khan and some supporters allege political motivations linked to his investigations, the evidence primarily supports the misconduct narrative. Critics argue that the timing of his removal suggests external influence, but this does not negate the established reasons for his dismissal. Thus, the claim lacks substantial backing from credible sources. The models diverge sharply — treat this as higher-uncertainty. Perplexity comes in highest (82%), while Gemini is lowest (15%). Gemini expresses higher confidence than OpenAI on this claim. While some sources, including DW News and Reuters, suggest that Khan's removal was influenced by his investigations into Israeli officials, this perspective does not change the overall verdict. The primary evidence indicates that the official reason for his dismissal was related to sexual misconduct allegations. The claims of political motivations are contested and do not provide sufficient evidence to overturn the established narrative of misconduct being the main reason for his firing. Therefore, the uncertainty surrounding the motivations does not significantly alter the conclusion drawn from the evidence provided.