The UK has supported Israel’s political leaders – accused war criminals – to commit genocide against the Palestinian people and illegally occupy their land.
Although a deal has been agreed – which will hopefully bring a desperately needed pause in Israel’s attacks on Palestinians in Gaza – it will not bring accountability for Israel’s war crimes, or justice for Palestinians.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for crimes against humanity and war crimes against the Palestinian people.
Israel has killed at least 46,000 Palestinians and destroyed 160,000 homes in the Gaza Strip since October 2023 – this is genocide – and the UK has supported it.
UK aircraft are carrying out surveillance over Gaza for Israel and the UK continues to provide essential parts for F-35 bomber jets – which Israel is using to attack and kill Palestinians.
UK leaders have repeatedly backed Israel’s actions towards Palestinians – and refuse to confirm whether the UK will uphold international law by arresting Netanyahu if he steps on UK soil, following the ICC ruling.
The UK continues to strengthen Israel’s economy: UK-Israel trade is worth £7 billion a year – and the UK is Israel’s fifth-largest export market.
The coming weeks and months are crucial for Palestinian justice, so the UK must end its complicity in Israel’s crimes, and hold Israel to account for its genocide and illegal occupation of Palestinian land. Demand action: email your MP today.
