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Over 2,000 Brits Served in Israeli Forces Amid Gaza Conflict

2/14/2026

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Declassified UK reports that over 2,000 British nationals served in the Israeli Defence Forces during the Gaza conflict, including 1,686 dual nationals and 383 with multiple nationalities.
British authorities have not prosecuted any citizens returning from Gaza combat.
Lawyers argue that credible evidence links some British nationals to war crimes.
The International Court of Justice has warned of genocide risks in Gaza and urged states to refrain from aiding Israel.

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Declassified UK reports that over 2,000 British nationals served in the Israeli Defence Forces during the Gaza conflict, including 1,686 dual nationals and 383 with multiple nationalities.
British authorities have not prosecuted any citizens returning from Gaza combat.
Lawyers argue that credible evidence links some British nationals to war crimes.
The International Court of Justice has warned of genocide risks in Gaza and urged states to refrain from aiding Israel.