A public petition demanding a formal government investigation into British involvement in military operations in Gaza surpassed 100,000 signatures on Monday.
The petition calls on the UK government to launch an independent inquiry into any British support for Israeli actions in Gaza since October 2023. Specifically, the campaign seeks a thorough examination of arms sales, the supply and use of weapons, and the utilisation of Royal Air Force bases. It also targets intelligence gathered during RAF surveillance flights conducted during the conflict.
Organisers believe the UK has played a vital role in Israeli military operations in Gaza. The petition states that the proposed inquiry must have the legal power to question government ministers and officials involved in key decision-making processes.
This includes decisions regarding arms supplied to Israel and the operational use of RAF military bases. Investigators would also examine intelligence collected during RAF surveillance flights and legal advice sought by the government concerning whether genocide has taken place in Gaza.
Jennifer Forbes, chair of the executive committee of Your Party, launched the petition. Your Party is a left-wing political organisation established by former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn alongside other left-wing figures.
Corbyn took to the social media platform X on Monday to address the milestone achievement of the petition. He wrote that they are not going away until they get the inquiry, adding that they want the truth and justice.
