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Lawyers warn UK government of breaching international law over weapons export to Israel

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More than 600 lawyers have signed a letter, suggesting the government risks breaching international law by allowing the export of weapons to Israel. The letter states that the UK must act in response to the 'catastrophic' situation in Gaza, as the International Court of Justice ruled that there is a plausible risk of genocide being committed against Palestinians. It accuses ministers of falling short of their obligations under international law.

More than 600 lawyers have signed a letter, suggesting the government risks breaching international law by allowing the export of weapons to Israel . The letter states that the UK must act in response to the 'catastrophic' situation in Gaza , as the International Court of Justice ruled that there is a plausible risk of genocide being committed against Palestinians .

It accuses ministers of falling short of their obligations under international law.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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