Calls for UK to suspend trade with Israel over hospital attack that killed journalists

WorldPolitics
23 Aug 2026 • 7:22 PM MYT
The Independent
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Calls for UK to suspend trade with Israel over hospital attack that killed journalists

  • A joint investigation by The Independent and Independent Arabia uncovered evidence that an August 2025 Israeli double-tap attack on Gaza's Nasser Medical Complex may constitute war crimes.
  • The strikes killed at least 20 people, including Independent correspondent Mariam Abu Dagga and Reuters cameraman Hussam al-Masri, as journalists and first responders gathered following an initial strike.
  • International law experts concluded that a prosecutor could reasonably find the Israeli military committed war crimes by intentionally targeting civilians and launching a disproportionate attack.
  • The investigation refuted Israeli military claims that a Hamas camera was targeted, confirming that the equipment belonged to Reuters and that civil defence workers were falsely labelled as terrorists.
  • British MPs have urged the UK government to take strong measures, including suspending trade with Israel and expanding sanctions, while demanding accountability through international courts.

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