Britain must do more to align Israel policy with international law
Britain must do more to align Israel policy with international law Submitted by Neil Sammonds on Fri, 09/11/2026 - 17:52 Beyond the settlement enterprise, Israel needs to face accountability for its many crimes against the Palestinian people UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband are pictured during Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons, on 9 September 2026…
The UK government has taken a significant step in acknowledging the unlawful nature of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories, but there remains room for improvement in aligning its policies with international law. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband expressed their support for the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) findings, recognizing the unlawfulness of Israel's actions and the consequences faced by Palestinian communities.
However, critics argue that these measures fall short of the legal obligations outlined by the ICJ. The UK government must take a more proactive approach, including addressing the role of Israeli settlements as a state project rather than a private enterprise, and taking action against complicit British banks and companies that finance and invest in the occupation.
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