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Lawyers Call for UK to Act on Gaza Genocide Claims

Lawyers in the UK cry out with care, For Gaza's plight, and an end to war to share.

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In Gaza's streets, a cry is heard,
A people suffer, their future blurred.
Lawyers and experts, a letter did write,
Calling on the UK to take action tonight.
With 828 signatures, a strong voice they make,
Former justices, professors, for justice they partake.
They warn of genocide, a grave violation too,
Israel's blockade, a humanitarian crime to pursue.
The UK government, a review they did ask,
Trade ties with Israel, a re-examination to task.
Sanctions and travel bans, on Israeli ministers to place,
To help secure a ceasefire, a peaceful end to the pace.
The lawyers warned, of a dire situation in Gaza's land,
A humanitarian crisis, a catastrophe to withstand.
The UK's actions, failed to meet the standards they hold,
But they welcomed the indication, of stronger action to unfold.
The letter called, for financial and immigration sanctions too,
On Israeli ministers suspected, of unlawful conduct anew.
The UK must review, its trade ties with Israel's might,
And impose trade sanctions, to bring an end to the fight.
The International Court, of Justice did examine the claim,
Genocide allegations, a grave violation to proclaim.
The UK's obligations, as a member of the court to abide,
To act on arrest warrants, issued by the court with pride.
Netanyahu's plan, to take over Gaza's land,
A division of Israel, a killing hand to withstand.
The world is horrified, by the situation so dire,
A ceasefire is needed, a peaceful end to the fire.