UK’s complicity in Gaza war crimes is worsening children’s suffering

“The UK Government's complicity in Israel’s war crimes and slaughter of Palestinian people is shamefully clear. British manufactured parts continue to play an integral role in Israel’s attacks against Gaza’s hospitals and refugee camps in the most flagrant violations of International Humanitarian Law. Until the ongoing sale of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel stops, the UK has blood on its hands. 

“We know from working with local partners that the situation for children in Gaza is now at its most desperate: they are starving, sick and utterly traumatised, enduring horrors beyond all comprehension.

“The UK Government must immediately stop selling fighter jet parts to Israel and hold the Government of Israel accountable for its blatant disregard of International Humanitarian Law. Israel’s illegal and lethal blockade of humanitarian aid must also be lifted without delay, before thousands more starve to death.

“No child should ever have to live through such tragedy. The world cannot stand by as Israel deliberately starves and kills Palestinian children and their families.”