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Britain Threatens ICC Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrant

12/12/2025

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Britain threatened to defund the International Criminal Court (ICC) if it pursued an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Karim Khan.
Khan said a British official, possibly David Cameron, argued warrants were disproportionate.
Khan said a United States official warned of consequences if warrants were issued.
Khan says sexual misconduct allegations are unrelated to his prosecution.
He emphasized his neutrality and thorough preparation in the Netanyahu case.

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Britain threatened to defund the International Criminal Court (ICC) if it pursued an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Karim Khan.
Khan said a British official, possibly David Cameron, argued warrants were disproportionate.
Khan said a United States official warned of consequences if warrants were issued.
Khan says sexual misconduct allegations are unrelated to his prosecution.
He emphasized his neutrality and thorough preparation in the Netanyahu case.