Lammy on Gaza: Humanitarian Crisis, but Genocide Call Left to Courts

Gaza Conflict: Lammy Stops Short of Genocide Accusation The ongoing conflict in Gaza has prompted a statement from UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy. While expressing deep concern over the humanitarian crisis, particularly the deaths of children and the lack of access to aid, Lammy has declined to label Israel's actions as genocide. He emphasized that such a determination is the role of international legal bodies. "The horrors of people not being able to get aid is unacceptable," Lammy stated in a recent interview. He further explained that the UK has taken steps, including halting arms sales that could be used in Gaza, based on a previously assessed risk of violating international humanitarian law. Lammy's position highlights the delicate balance between expressing humanitarian concern and respecting the legal process of determining whether war crimes have been committed. His measured response provides a nuanced perspective on a highly charged situation. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, with international courts tasked with investigating potential breaches of international law.