80 UK Lawmakers Urge Sanctions and Full Arms Embargo on Israel

Eighty UK MPs and peers have urged Britain’s new prime minister to impose sanctions on Israel, introduce a full arms embargo and ban trade linked to Israeli settlements. The letter, led by MP Kim Johnson, says the UK should change its position to uphold Palestinian rights and avoid assisting violations of international law. It cites findings by a UN commission of inquiry and refers to Britain’s obligations under the Genocide Convention. The lawmakers also criticised the previous UK government for failing to respond formally to a July 2024 International Court of Justice ruling. The appeal adds to growing international pressure over Israel’s war in Gaza and its settlement policy.

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