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From the Liveblog of
Thursday, November 21, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, November 21, 2024
UK respects ICC’s independence, but rejects moral equivalence between Israel and terror groups
A UK government spokesperson says, “We respect the independence of the International Criminal Court, which is the primary international institution for investigating and prosecuting the most serious crimes of international concern.”
“This government has been clear that Israel has a right to defend itself, in accordance with international law. There is no moral equivalence between Israel, a democracy, and Hamas and Lebanese Hizbullah, which are terrorist organizations,” the statement continues.
“We remain focused on pushing for an immediate ceasefire to bring an end to the devastating violence in Gaza. This is essential to protect civilians, ensure the release of hostages and to increase humanitarian aid into Gaza,” the UK adds.
