As a high court case addressing arms export controls to Israel commenced, UK government lawyers stated that there is no evidence of genocide in Gaza and that the targeting of women and children by the IDF has not been proven. The hearing is designed to assess whether the UK has a duty to ensure international humanitarian law compliance beyond its jurisdiction. Critics argue that the ongoing arms sales, particularly of F-35 parts, could facilitate unlawful actions in the Israel-Palestine conflict, complicating the UK's stance amid ongoing international pressures and conflicts.
No evidence has been seen that a genocide is occurring in Gaza or that women and children were targeted by the IDF, as UK government lawyers claimed during a high court case.
The UK government maintains it is bound only to prevent breaches of international humanitarian law within its jurisdiction, not to ensure compliance by others.
Campaigners challenging UK arms exports to Israel argue that the UK's sale of F-35 components contravenes international law given the situation in Gaza.
The UK government argues that halting F-35 exports could destabilize NATO efforts against Russia and significantly affect international peace and security.
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