Summary
A human rights group, AOHR UK, and a British law firm have requested that the UK impose sanctions on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They accuse him of inciting violence and committing acts deemed genocidal against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. The International Criminal Court has also issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a former defense minister for alleged war crimes.
Key Facts
- An Arab human rights NGO, AOHR UK, wants UK sanctions against Israeli PM Netanyahu for incitement to violence and genocide.
- The request was filed by Deighton Pierce Glynn, a British law firm.
- They cite Netanyahu's previous statements and actions, linking them to incitement and unlawful military operations.
- Netanyahu is also accused of supporting illegal settlements in the West Bank.
- The UK has previously sanctioned other Israeli officials for serious abuses of Palestinian rights.
- The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a former minister for crimes during the war in Gaza.
- South Africa has brought a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of genocide in Gaza.
