More than 800 lawyers, judges call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza war

aljazeera.comPublished: 5/27/2025

Summary

The UK must impose immediate sanctions on Israel over its Gaza breaches, as a letter signed by 800 legal figures warns that continuing violations of international law risk anarchy and render peace impossible. The letter demands a ceasefire, resumption of Palestinian aid, and trade sanctions, citing war crimes and crimes against humanity. A former judge emphasized the threat to global rule of law, urging urgent action to avoid further destruction and protect international law's foundation.