Corbyn Tribunal Blames UK for Israel's Gaza Actions

0:00On March 15, a tribunal led by former labor leader Jeremy Corbyn has ruled that the UK labor government shares blame for Israel's actions in Gaza, and violations of international law. The panel, including two international law experts, heard from lawyers, doctors, ex-diplements, and Palestinians. Their report, Due Out On Monday, calls out the UK for not halting arms sales, intelligence sharing, or trade ties with Israel, especially after a July, 2024 International Court Advisory Opinion deemed Israel's occupation unlawful. The tribunal argues the UK ignored duties under the Geneva Conventions to prevent genocide, following the court's January 2024 warning of real risks to Palestinians. It criticizes the government for relying on Israel's explanations for specific strikes while overlooking broader destruction, like the collapse of Gaza's healthcare system. Britain's foreign office points to three rounds of sanctions on West Bank's settler

1:02violence and pledges accountability for crimes on both sides. Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer recently told Parliament the government plans updates on the court opinion and opposes forced displacements. These findings could fuel attacks on labor during May's local elections, where greens, independence, and groups like your party, led by Corbin, are rare. Pushing divestment from Israel in pro-Palestine pledges, over 1,200 council candidates have signed on, with calls for local packs to challenge labor seats. As the report sparks debate ahead of the vote, pressure builds for the UK to release arms data, legal advice, and Gaza surveillance footage, while pushing for a full public inquiry into its role.