Hundreds of lawyers call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza war

Summary

In a letter to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, 828 legal experts, including former Supreme Court justices, urged the government to take strong actions, such as reviewing trade ties and imposing sanctions on Israeli officials, to stop the violence in Gaza, which they claim amounts to genocide. They condemned Israel’s military offensive and blockade, citing severe humanitarian violations and demanding the UK fulfill its obligations under international law. The letter follows widespread criticism of Israel’s actions, with calls for increased humanitarian aid access to Gaza.

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