'Israel is not committing genocide in Gaza,' UK government concludes

The new ruling differs significantly from the government's previous position, which was that only courts can decide whether or not Israel is committing genocide.

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy walks along Downing Street on the day British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held an emergency meeting to discuss the Israel-Iran conflict, June 18, 2025.

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ByMATHILDA HELLER

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 00:22

'Israel is not committing genocide in Gaza,' UK government concludes

The new ruling differs significantly from the government's previous position, which was that only courts can decide whether or not Israel is committing genocide.

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'Israel is not committing genocide in Gaza,' UK government concludes

The new ruling differs significantly from the government's previous position, which was that only courts can decide whether or not Israel is committing genocide.

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