Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron allegedly threatened the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, over potential arrest warrants for Israeli officials related to Gaza conflict. In a private conversation on April 23, 2024, Cameron suggested that advancing these warrants would be akin to 'dropping a hydrogen bomb' and threatened to withdraw UK funding. The ICC's independence was emphasized by Khan, who resisted pressure and asserted the need for autonomy in legal matters. Both Cameron and Khan have not publicly responded to these claims amid criticism from UK lawmakers.
Cameron reportedly warned that the arrest warrants would be tantamount to dropping a hydrogen bomb, threatening defunding if the ICC proceeded.
Khan maintained his stance against pressure from the UK government, indicating he did not appreciate threats to the ICC's independence.
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