The Guardian:

Campaigners have written to the directors of 20 arms manufacturers based in the UK saying they may face criminal liability for failing to prevent war crimes if their companies continue to sell military equipment to Israel.

Three groups behind the letter are Global Legal Action Network (GLAN), which has also brought a legal challenge against the government decision to continue arms exports to Israel, War on Want, and the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians.

Four groups, including the Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT), have written to directors of arms companies that contribute parts or elements of the F-35 fighter jets used by Israel’s air force as part of the bombing of Gaza.

The letter argues the company directors face a “potential criminal liability for atrocity crimes currently taking place in Gaza”, even though the UK government has continued to authorise arms sales to Israel since the start of the war with Hamas.

Dearbhla Minogue, a senior lawyer with GLAN, said individuals deemed responsible for transferring weapons to Israel were exposed to criminal liability even if the UK continued to allow arms sales to Israel. She added,

The fact that they are hiding behind a licensing system which is unfit for purpose will not protect them if and when they face a jury of their peers, because ordinary people can see through politicians’ obfuscation

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The director of the International Centre of Justice for Palestine, Tayab Ali, explains what’s wrong with British complicity of politicians.

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🔻Al-Asifah Forces:

We bombed with 107mm rockets and mortar shells the enemy command headquarters and positions of zionist enemy soldiers and vehicles south of the Saudi neighborhood and Tal al-Sultan, west of the city of Rafah.

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❗️A young man arrives in serious condition at the Baptist Hospital after being shot by an Israeli quadcopter drone in the vicinity of the Jordanian Hospital in central Gaza City.

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Henley & Partners:

Faced with growing instability and uncertainty, a growing number of Israeli millionaires are exploring investment migration as a means to mitigate risk and secure alternative residence options. Henley & Partners reported a staggering 232% surge in investment migration inquiries from Israelis in 2023, highlighting the urgency with which many are seeking a Plan B.

Residence by investment programs in countries such as Portugal, Spain, Greece, and Canada have emerged as popular choices, allowing wealthy individuals to obtain residence rights through real estate or other qualifying investments. Others are opting for additional citizenships in Austria, Malta, and various Caribbean countries, among others, gaining the security of a second passport through significant economic contributions.

The ongoing war has not only shattered Israel’s image as a safe haven but also threatened to overshadow its economic achievements. The conflict with Hamas is undermining the country’s international standing, stability, and security. Domestically, controversial judicial reforms pushed through prior to the war were seen as weakening democracy and ignited massive street protests, raising the specter of civil unrest.

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