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Global Complicity in Israel's Genocide in Gaza: Calls for Accountability

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A former UN rapporteur and experts attending The Genocide Tribunal in Istanbul have emphasized the crucial role of global complicity in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. Richard Falk, president of The Gaza Tribunal, noted that "without global complicity, Israel could not have done what it is doing" in Gaza. The event examined Israel's war crimes and the UK's role in the genocide, highlighting the UK's responsibility for enabling Israel's actions. Speakers stressed that the complicity of liberal democracies, such as the UK, has enabled Israel's continued violence and destruction in Gaza.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Genocide Tribunal in Istanbul highlights the need for global accountability for Israel's actions in Gaza, with a focus on the UK's role in the genocide.
  • Richard Falk, former UN rapporteur, emphasized the importance of the UK tribunal, stating that "without that complicity, Israel could not have done what it is doing."
  • The UK government has been accused of complicity in Israel's genocide, with critics citing arms sales and intelligence support to Israel despite knowing the scale of the violence.
  • Speakers at The Genocide Tribunal pointed out that the destruction in Gaza is unprecedented, with all traces above ground wiped out, and that the enclave is facing famine.
  • The International Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has officially declared a famine in Gaza, with Gazans threatened with mass starvation.
  • Neve Gordon highlighted that the UK government closed its doors to British-Palestinian citizens sharing their experiences, but not to Israelis, and that "a genocide is carried out by denying genocide."
  • Shahd Hammouri emphasized that despite being fully aware of the situation, the UK government has continued to support Israel's genocide in Gaza.

Statistics:

  • Over 64,300 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
  • The enclave has been besieged for 700 days, with devastating consequences.
  • The International Court of Justice has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
  • Israel faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its war on Gaza.

Sources:

  • The Genocide Tribunal in Istanbul, citing Richard Falk's statement.
  • The Gaza Strip is facing famine, declared by the International Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) last month.
  • Neve Gordon, professor of international law and human rights at Queen Mary University of London, during The Genocide Tribunal.
  • Shahd Hammouri, a Palestinian academic from the University of Kent's International Law Department, during The Genocide Tribunal.
  • The International Criminal Court's (ICC) issue of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.

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