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Human Rights Group Prosecutes Brits for Fighting in Israel

10/24/2025

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A human rights group has started a private prosecution in a magistrates court against British citizens accused of fighting for Israel.
The group says these individuals breached the Foreign Enlistment Act 1870 by joining a foreign army.
It holds evidence against over ten British citizens.
It has named only one person.
It says Israel's actions in the West Bank and Gaza are illegal per recent international court opinions.

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Story summary

A human rights group has started a private prosecution in a magistrates court against British citizens accused of fighting for Israel.
The group says these individuals breached the Foreign Enlistment Act 1870 by joining a foreign army.
It holds evidence against over ten British citizens.
It has named only one person.
It says Israel's actions in the West Bank and Gaza are illegal per recent international court opinions.