Sinn Féin MPs call for public inquiry into British government’s role in war on Gaza

All seven Sinn Féin MPs have signed a letter calling for a public inquiry into the British government's involvement in the war on Gaza.

It follows independent MP Jeremy Corbyn writing to the British Prime Minister on March 3 calling for this.

Speaking on this today, South Down MP Chris Hazzard said:

“For 18 months now, the Israeli army has continually attacked the defenceless population of Gaza, while world leaders turn a blind eye to these barbaric and inhumane actions.

“Some members of the international community are complicit in the ongoing genocide, displacement and apartheid targeting the Palestine people.

“This letter calls for a public inquiry into the British government's role in the war on Gaza, and how it has assisted Netanyahu's reckless and out-of-control regime.

“While Israel must be held fully accountable for its flagrant breaches of international law, we also must establish what role successive British governments have played in this war.

“Sinn Féin will continue to call for a lasting peaceful settlement that leads to an independent Palestinian state, and an end to the genocide, occupation and collective punishment.”