UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese exposes the intense pressure, threats, and "mafia-style" tactics used against ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following the move to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. What happens when international legal institutions face political extortion? Albanese breaks down the behind-the-scenes intimidation, the legal implications for the ICC, and why the phrase "Don't Touch Israel" marks a turning point for global accountability. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Teaser: The Beginning of the End for the Rule of Law 01:23 - ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Removed 02:26 - Did Karim Khan’s Removal Lack Due Process? 07:30 - The US & Israeli Reaction to ICC Arrest Warrants 10:04 - History of US Attacks & Opposition to the ICC 12:12 - "US Senators Acted Like Mafia" 13:02 - Francesca Albanese on Being Sanctioned by the US 15:10 - UK Government Crackdown on Palestine Action & Protests 17:30 - British Courts Using Terror Laws Against Activists 19:04 - Support Double Down News / Outro 🔔 Subscribe for more deep-dive interviews and international political analysis. 💬 Drop a comment below: Do you think international courts can remain independent under political pressure? 🚨 Support Independent Journalism: Double Down News is 100% funded by viewers like you. No corporate money. No billionaire backing.
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