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UK: Government must ‘show real backbone’ and act now to end Gaza genocide – Amnesty response to Foreign Ministers’ statement
These are empty words from the Foreign Secretary - the statement lacks any resolve, leadership or action to help end the crisis in Gaza.
21 Jul 2025 Press release -
Gaza: Israel turns seeking aid into a deadly trap for starving Palestinians - further evidence of genocideEvidence suggests the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation was designed to deflect international pressure while serving as another tool in Israel’s campaign of genocide
03 Jul 2025 Press release -
Ukraine: Civilians killed in indiscriminate strikes on Sumy city as Russian military increase attacks - new researchAt least seven civilians killed and dozens injured in 3 June strike
23 Jun 2025 Press release -
Israel-Iran: Urgent call to end 'reckless military action' and protect civilians amid growing hostilitiesIsraeli and Iranian authorities repeatedly demonstrate utter disregard for international human rights and humanitarian law with impunity
18 Jun 2025 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Fresh evidence of genocide - satellite imagery reveals total razing of Khuza'a in southern GazaEvidence suggests the destruction exceeds military necessity and indicates a deliberate campaign by Israeli forces to render the area uninhabitable
12 Jun 2025 Press release -
UK: Foreign office staff told to consider resigning if they disagree on Gaza is a 'chilling message'It’s deeply troubling that Foreign Office staff raising legitimate human rights concerns about the UK’s role in Gaza are being told to consider resignation as a response.
10 Jun 2025 Press release -
Defending the right to protest - against genocide in GazaDefending the right to protest - against genocide in Gaza. Text of a speech by Amnesty International's Patrick Corrigan at a protest in Belfast
31 May 2025 Blog post -
Palestine: Hamas must end 'shameful' crackdown against protesters in GazaAmnesty have documented a disturbing pattern of of threats, intimidation and harassment, including interrogations and beatings by Hamas against peaceful protesters
27 May 2025 Press release -
UK: New Government response a step forward but still inadequate in the face of Israel's genocide, occupation, and apartheid
The UK government’s response is still inadequate to compel Israel to change course.
20 May 2025 Press release -
Amnesty response to London High Court hearing on UK arms exports to IsraelAmnesty International UK and Human Rights Watch have intervened in the case to submit evidence that demonstrates the Israeli authorities' lack of commitment to international humanitarian law, and legal argument regarding the UK government's failure to…
13 May 2025 Press release -
India/Pakistan: Urgent need to protect civilians as hostilities escalate
‘Neither security nor justice will be achieved with the senseless loss of more civilian lives’ - Carolyn Horn
08 May 2025 Press release -
Israel must immediately abandon Gaza annexation plans and forced displacement of PalestiniansNearly 70% of the Gaza Strip is under ‘evacuation orders’ or designated as no-go zones
07 May 2025 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Two months of humanitarian aid ban in Gaza is 'genocide in action' - harrowing testimonies from residentsStarvation and denial of life-saving essentials are being used as weapons of war
02 May 2025 Press release -
Syria: 'Brutal mass killings' of Alawite civilians must be investigated as war crimes - new evidenceAmnesty’s Crisis Evidence Lab verified videos and photos, conducted weapons analysis, and analysed satellite imagery
03 Apr 2025 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Killings of paramedics and rescue workers in Gaza must be investigated
Israel’s genocide in Gaza has resulted in an unprecedented number of aid workers being killed
01 Apr 2025 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Israel's decision to cut off electricity supply in Gaza is 'further evidence of genocide against Palestinians'These inhumane and unlawful actions is a clear a reminder of the control Israel has as occupying power, allowing it to turn life-critical services on and off at any given point.
10 Mar 2025 Press release -
Lebanon: Israeli attacks on health facilities, ambulances and paramedics must be investigated as war crimes - new investigationFour attacks on healthcare facilities and vehicles which killed 19 healthcare workers investigated
05 Mar 2025 Press release -
UK: Government 'must stop equivocating' on Israel's genocide against Palestinian people
‘We are long past the point of Israel merely risking violations of international law’ – Karla McLaren
04 Mar 2025 Press release -
Israel/OPT: Masafer Yatta community in occupied West Bank under imminent threat of 'relentless land grab' by settlers - new briefingViolent settler attacks rose from an average of two a day in 2022 to four a day in 2024
27 Feb 2025 Press release -
Ukraine/Russia: 'Justice, accountability and reparation' for victims must be a global priorityThree years since Russia’s full-scale invasion
24 Feb 2025 Press release
