Peter Oborne’s book, Complicit: Britain’s Role in the Destruction of Gaza, examines the January 2024 International Court of Justice hearing regarding South Africa’s genocide allegations against Israel, contrasting evidence of genocide with British political narratives denying such claims. He details the collusion of British political parties and media in supporting Israel while suppressing dissent, highlighting the Labour Party’s backing of military support without parliamentary debate. Oborne critiques the media’s failure to challenge Israeli narratives and contextualize violence, noting the pro-Israel lobby’s influence on news coverage. The book contextualizes these events within Britain’s historical role in Palestine and its alignment with U.S. foreign policy post-empire.
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