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Met Police Reviewing War Crimes Allegations Against 10 Britons in Israeli Military

A 240-page dossier accuses British nationals of targeting civilians and protected sites during Gaza's military campaign, prompting UK authorities to assess potential investigation.

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The report alleges the crimes were committed in Gaza over the course of six months (Photo: Eyad Baba/AFP)
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Overview

  • The Metropolitan Police confirmed receipt of a dossier alleging war crimes by 10 British nationals who served in the Israeli military during the Gaza conflict from October 2023 to May 2024.
  • The 240-page report, submitted by legal groups including the Public Interest Law Centre and Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, details accusations of attacks on civilians, aid workers, and protected sites.
  • Witness testimony included in the dossier describes mass graves, desecration of bodies, and forced displacement of civilians during the Israeli military campaign.
  • The UK has a legal obligation under the International Criminal Court Act 2001 to investigate and prosecute war crimes committed by its nationals, even if the crimes occurred abroad.
  • Israel denies the allegations, maintaining that its military actions were lawful, while the Met Police's war crimes unit is assessing whether a UK-based investigation is warranted.