Karim Khan, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, experienced significant intimidation while investigating alleged war crimes by Israeli officials. This included threats from then-British Foreign Secretary David Cameron regarding UK withdrawal from the ICC if arrest warrants were issued against Israeli leaders. In addition, US Senator Lindsey Graham warned of sanctions if Khan pursued these warrants. Khan received security warnings about possible threats from Israel's Mossad agency while in The Hague. He is currently on indefinite leave amid sexual misconduct allegations, complicating the ICC's proceedings.
In April 2024, then-British Foreign Secretary David Cameron threatened Karim Khan with UK withdrawal from the ICC if warrants were issued against Israeli leaders.
Pressure from US officials, including Senator Lindsey Graham, also aimed to deter Khan from pursuing arrest warrants for Israeli officials by threatening sanctions.
Karim Khan faced additional intimidation including threats to his safety and was made aware of active threats from Israel's Mossad intelligence agency while in The Hague.
The investigation into alleged war crimes by Israeli officials has led to intense international pressure on the ICC, impacting its independence and operations.
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