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UK Petition Demands Apology for War Crimes in Palestine

9/29/2025

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A 400-page petition to the UK Foreign Office seeks an official apology and reparations for 13 families affected during the British Mandate in Palestine (1917-1948).
Petitioners allege British forces committed war crimes, including murder and torture, with audio recordings cited as evidence.
The petition follows the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state; the Defence Ministry will review the new evidence.

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A 400-page petition to the UK Foreign Office seeks an official apology and reparations for 13 families affected during the British Mandate in Palestine (1917-1948).
Petitioners allege British forces committed war crimes, including murder and torture, with audio recordings cited as evidence.
The petition follows the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state; the Defence Ministry will review the new evidence.