Palestine Legal Obligations 2026-02-05
2026-02-05
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On January 26, 2024, the International Court of Justice determined that it is plausible that Israel's actions could infringe on Palestinian rights under the genocide convention. Since then, thousands have been killed and Gaza has suffered significant destruction.
The ICJ has affirmed that states have a duty to act when they learn of a serious risk of genocide and must take immediate and effective proactive measures to protect vulnerable populations. Will the Solicitor General confirm what specific proactive measures the UK Government have taken to fulfil their obligations to prevent genocide under the genocide convention in Palestine and what more they need to do?
Since this Government have come to office, we have been very clear that Israel has an obligation under international humanitarian law to ensure the provision of aid in Gaza and that UNRWA has a critical role in delivering that response. The UK remains firmly committed to upholding international law. It is the UK Government’s long-standing position that any determination as to whether a genocide has occurred is a matter for a competent national or international court. That is consistent with our obligations under the genocide convention.
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The specific proactive measures requested were not provided, and the response focused on maintaining adherence to legal procedure rather than outlining concrete actions.
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