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‘Deeply concerning’: Two British MPs detained by Israel
Israel has detained two British members of parliament visiting the country as part of a parliamentary delegation, British Foreign Minister David Lammy says.
The move is “unacceptable” and “deeply concerning”, he added.
“I have made clear to my counterparts in the Israeli government that this is no way to treat British Parliamentarians, and we have been in contact with both MPs tonight to offer our support,” Lammy said.
It’s unclear what the lawmakers were detained for, but the foreign minister added, “The UK government’s focus remains securing a return to the ceasefire and negotiations to stop the bloodshed, free the hostages, and end the conflict in Gaza.”
Different ways to bring Israeli leaders to justice for Gaza crimes
The new evidence of Israeli military war crimes in Gaza should spur the International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan to issue more arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, a legal expert says.
Neve Gordon, a professor of international law at Queen Mary University of London, says it’s not only the killing of the 15 medics but other mounting proof, such as the use of starvation as a weapon, cutting off drinking water, and severing electricity supplies.
But, he said, the ICC is “under immense pressure” from states allied with Israel, led by the United States.
Other forms of international justice also exist, Gordon told Al Jazeera, including the concept of universal jurisdiction, under which suspected war criminals can be arrested by individual countries.
“I know here in the United Kingdom, there are a few law firms that are already preparing files against Israeli commanders and soldiers who have been participating. And I would hope, in other countries, the same thing will happen.”
