StandWithUs UK expresses deep concern over the UK Government’s support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) in light of its recent actions targeting Israeli leadership. While we acknowledge the importance of respecting international institutions, endorsing the ICC at this moment legitimises a body whose credibility is increasingly undermined by political bias.
The ICC’s focus on Israel—a nation not even subject to its jurisdiction—reveals a troubling pattern of disproportionate scrutiny. Meanwhile, regimes that commit egregious violations of international law continue to escape accountability. This double standard not only compromises the court’s legitimacy but also emboldens extremist forces that threaten peace and stability in the Middle East, such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Iranian regime.
By supporting the ICC uncritically, the UK Government risks undermining Israel’s right to self-defence—a right essential for the survival of the world’s most threatened democracy. This approach weakens efforts to combat terrorism and rewards those who flout international law while punishing those who strive to uphold it.
StandWithUs UK urges the UK Government to take a moral stance. We call on them to reject the ICC’s politicisation, uphold Israel’s right to defend its citizens, and work toward fostering peace in the region. Justice must be fair, impartial, and rooted in truth—not weaponised for political agendas.
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