The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) expresses grave concern following the publication of Amnesty International’s damning report of genocide in Gaza.
The report highlights that the government of Israel has subjected Palestinians in Gaza to continuous and deliberate harm, treating them as a subhuman group unworthy of basic human rights and dignity. Amnesty International underscores that these actions demonstrate a specific intent to physically destroy Palestinians in Gaza, meeting the legal definition of genocide.
This alarming report comes as Gaza continues to face relentless bombardment, with civilians enduring unprecedented suffering and destruction.
The UN Secretary-General has warned that the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza demands urgent international action to protect civilians and prevent further escalation.
The MCB calls on the UK government to heed the warnings issued by Amnesty International and the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Immediate steps must be taken to ensure accountability, prevent further atrocities, and work towards a permanent ceasefire to end the suffering in Gaza.