Ex-UK Supreme Court Judge Calls Israel's Gaza Actions 'Grossly Disproportionate'

Israeli Communications Minister Slomo Karhi has made alarming statements advocating for severe measures against Gaza, including ethnic cleansing and cutting off essential services, which have drawn comparisons to genocidal rhetoric and calls for his prosecution by international bodies. In response, former UK Supreme Court judge Jonathan Sumption has condemned the actions of Israel in Gaza as 'grossly disproportionate' and highlighted that there exists at least an 'arguable case' for genocide, reflecting increasing international scrutiny over Israel's military conduct. Sumption, who previously signed a letter advocating for the suspension of UK arms sales to Israel, noted the challenges in establishing genocidal intent but pointed to the International Court of Justice's provisional decisions as evidence of potential legal implications. His comments come amid growing concerns that the UK government is complicit in war crimes by continuing arms exports to Israel despite reports of civilian casualties. In his forthcoming book, Sumption also addresses issues surrounding free speech and the suppression of pro-Palestinian sentiments in various jurisdictions. The Israeli government has denied allegations of genocide, maintaining that its military operations are acts of self-defense.