Ten British citizens, including dual nationals, served in the Israeli army face legal action for alleged accusations of committing war crimes in Gaza. The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) and UK-based Public Interest Law Centre (PILC) submitted a 240-page report to London’s Metropolitan Police. It alleges murder, civilian attacks, and forced displacement. Lawyers demand urgent probes into these crimes. Michael Mansfield KC, a human rights barrister, argues British nationals are not “above the law”. The dossier aims to deter future recruits from joining Israel’s military.
Evidence and Charges
The report cites open-source data, witness accounts, and legal analysis. It links the accused to atrocities like extermination and targeting aid workers. Franck Magennis, a barrister, stressed British law allows prosecuting citizens for international crimes. “They should face the full force of the law,” he said.
Magennis compared this case to South Africa’s efforts against dual nationals in Israel’s military. He urged the UK to act, noting global scrutiny of foreign recruits. Ayoub Khan, a UK MP, called the submission a “crucial first step” with potential worldwide deterrence.
Over 50,800 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have died in Gaza since October 2023. The ICC recently issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes.
