‘Gaza is a direct result of Balfour': Palestinians petition UK for reparations over historic crimes

A group of Palestinians has served a legal petition to the UK demanding acknowledgement of British crimes in Palestine between 1918 and 1948. 

Drafted by two King’s Council (KC) lawyers, the 400-page legal document says it records “incontrovertible evidence” that Britain breached international law standards applicable at the time.

The petition presents seven requests to the UK government, including issuing a public apology in the House of Commons and investigating potential reparations for the Palestinian people.

Filed to the government on Sunday night, the document is addressed to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, Defence Secretary John Healey and Attorney General Richard Hermer. 

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