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UK Threatens ICC Funding Over Israeli Arrest Warrants

6/9/2025

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In April 2024, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron issued a stark warning to the International Criminal Court (ICC), threatening to cut funding if it moved forward with arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. This ultimatum came after ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan highlighted the necessity of judicial independence in the face of mounting political pressure regarding potential warrants for both Israeli and Hamas officials.

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In April 2024, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron issued a stark warning to the International Criminal Court (ICC), threatening to cut funding if it moved forward with arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. This ultimatum came after ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan highlighted the necessity of judicial independence in the face of mounting political pressure regarding potential warrants for both Israeli and Hamas officials.