‘Britain Owes Palestine’ campaign demands apology, reparations for atrocities

A new campaign, known as Britain Owes Palestine is demanding the UK government acknowledge and apologise for their repressive actions committed in Palestine between 1917 and 1948, with backers of the petition stating that the repercussions are still felt by civilians today.

The campaign is led by petitioners, many of whom survived the persecution in Palestine during the period. The 400-page document demands that Britain takes responsibility for its violations of international law and addresses them.

The evidence in the petition has been gathered and analysed by leading historians, including Professors John Quigley and Avi Shlaim, Assistant Professor Dr. Victor Kattan, and barristers Ben Emmerson CBE KC and Danny Friedman KC.

The petition focuses on how Britain acquired control over Palestine, used repressive measures and paved the way for the creation of the State of Israel.

Read the full piece on The New Arab here.