UK politicians, including Diane Abbott and Jeremy Corbyn, urge sanctions on Israel following an ICJ ruling requiring Britain to cease aiding Israel.
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Updated Jul 27
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What happened
UK politicians, including Diane Abbott and Jeremy Corbyn, urge sanctions on Israel following an ICJ ruling requiring Britain to cease aiding Israel.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Diane Abbott
British MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington (born 1953)
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Jeremy Corbyn
British politician, leader of the Labour Party 2015 to 2020
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International Court of Justice
primary judicial organ of the United Nations
Related events
- Israel announced counter-measures, including barring UK politicians like Diane Abbott and Jeremy Corbyn, in response to UK stances on Israel.
- New Zealand committed to intervening in the ICJ case and recognizing the State of Palestine, while imposing sanctions over the occupation.
- Miliband supports the ICJ ruling on occupation as UK policy restricts trade with settlements, joined by Canada.
- Jeremy Corbyn criticized Israel's actions and war crimes, while Diane Abbott was banned from entry to Israel.
- Labour would place economic sanctions on Israel; New Zealand would support South Africa's case; Walters responded to Peters' comments on independence.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- jpost.com80 UK lawmakers call for Israel sanctions and full arms embargo | The Jerusalem Post