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80+ UK MPs Urge Sanctions on Israel, Citing ICJ Opinion

7/16/2026

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Over 80 cross-party UK parliamentarians have urged the government to impose sanctions on Israel.
The lawmakers wrote to Secretary Yvette Cooper demanding sanctions on Israel.
The letter cites the ICJ advisory opinion of 19 July 2024 that declared Israel’s presence in occupied Palestinian territory unlawful.
It argues Israel has ignored the ruling, expanded actions in Gaza and the West Bank, and urges states not to recognise the illegal situation.

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Over 80 cross-party UK parliamentarians have urged the government to impose sanctions on Israel.
The lawmakers wrote to Secretary Yvette Cooper demanding sanctions on Israel.
The letter cites the ICJ advisory opinion of 19 July 2024 that declared Israel’s presence in occupied Palestinian territory unlawful.
It argues Israel has ignored the ruling, expanded actions in Gaza and the West Bank, and urges states not to recognise the illegal situation.