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Cameron Allegedly Threatens ICC, Sparks Investigation Call

1/23/2026

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UK government confirmed on April 23, 2024 a call between David Cameron, former Foreign Secretary, and International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan (ICC).
Cameron allegedly threatened to withdraw UK funding if the ICC pursued arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.
The disclosure raises concerns about judicial independence and obstruction of justice under the Rome Statute as two British MPs urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to order an independent investigation.

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UK government confirmed on April 23, 2024 a call between David Cameron, former Foreign Secretary, and International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan (ICC).
Cameron allegedly threatened to withdraw UK funding if the ICC pursued arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.
The disclosure raises concerns about judicial independence and obstruction of justice under the Rome Statute as two British MPs urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to order an independent investigation.